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Where the market went last year and where it is now in Sacramento

January 13, 2015 By Ryan Lundquist 10 Comments

Not sensational, but fairly normal. That’s a great way to describe last year’s real estate market in Sacramento. There was a nominal uptick in value during the first part of the year, but otherwise values were very flat. Let’s take a look at the year as a whole below and delve into some December trends too.

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Sacramento County 2014 Year in Review - smaller

Sacramento County Year-End Stats:

1) Median Price ended at $265,000
2) Average Sales Price ended at $293,646
3) Average Price per sq ft ended at $170
4) Sales volume was down 7.7% in 2014 compared to 2013.
5) FHA sales increased by 11.3% from 2013.
6) There were 38% less cash sales this year.
7) Short sale volume was down 64% from 2013 level.
8) Bank-owned sale volume was down 18.9% from 2013.

1) Values increased only a few percent over the year:

price metrics since 2014 in sacramento county

How much did values rise last year? The median price increased 6% from December 2013 to December 2014, the average price per sq ft increased by 3.5%, and the average sales price increased by 4.5%. It’s easy to look at the median price at 6% and think, “Sweet. Values increased by 6%”, but an increase in median price at 6% doesn’t necessarily translate into an actual 6% boost in value to every property. When we look at other metrics such as price per sq ft and average sales price, those metrics are even lower than 6%. All things considered, the actual increase in value was modest at probably 3-4% at best.

context for median price since the real estate bubble by sacramento appraisal blog

2) Inventory increased this year (declined in December):

inventory in sacramento county  Since 2011 - by sacramento appraisal blog

Housing inventory was flirting with 2 to 2.5 months for much of the year. This means there were generally 2 to 2.5 months worth of houses for sale at any given moment. The peak was 2.75 months in November, and the low was last month at 1.79 months. Remember, inventory almost always declines during December, so don’t make too much of the low number (it doesn’t mean buyers flooded the market).

months of housing inventory by sacramento appraisal blog

During November and December people tend to be thinking of turkey and gifts instead of real estate, so it’s not a huge surprise to see sparse inventory. Moreover, it’s natural to see a lower inventory right now since many owners do not want to list their properties until February or March when the market begins to heat up. As January unfolds though, listings are slowly starting to come back on the market. As you can see, inventory is not the same at every price level, and it was very low in December other than above the $1M range.

 3) Sales volume was down 7.7% in 2014 compared to last year:

sales volume through nov 2014 in sacramento county

Sales volume was down by 7.7% this year, which translated to 1,310 less sales on MLS this year compared to 2013. As you can see by the graphs above and below, volume this year was much lower than previous years. There were more sales in December than November, but that’s not a surprise since November had a sluggish sales volume (and December often has more sales than November, but technically many of these sales got into contract in November).

sales volume in Sacramento County since 2001

 4) FHA purchase volume increased by 11% this year:

FHA sales since 2009 in Sacramento County by sacramento appraisal blog

FHA has been making a big come-back in the market. Why? There are less cash investors, and FHA has been one of the strongest options for many buyers trying to purchase with little money down. This year FHA sales represented about 24% of all sales, whereas last year FHA was just under 20% of the market. Remember that FHA used to represent over 30% of the market from 2009 to 2012, so there is room for continued FHA growth. This year there are bound to be some more competitive conventional products hit the market, and the 90-day flipping rule will thwart some FHA buyers, but otherwise FHA should still be a relevant force to reckon with in housing in 2015.

5) The Fall showed a normal real estate seasonal cycle:

cooler price in Fall 2 - by sacramento appraisal blog inventory during fall 2 - by sacramento appraisal blog

sales volume in fall through 2014 - by sacramento appraisal blog

It’s easy to get alarmed when prices soften during the Fall, but that’s normal. There are simply fewer sales, and inventory tends to be a bit higher too.

6) There were 38% less cash sales this year:

cash sales and volume in sacramento county - by home appraiser blog

Having 38% less cash sales in 2014 made the market feel a whole lot different than 2013. This dynamic really cooled off values and brought about a more “normal” feel. In 2012 and 2013 there was an extraordinarily high level of cash investors playing the market, but without the investors this year it gave us a picture of what demand really looks like in the Sacramento market. It’s a healthy sign to see more conventional sales this year too compared to 2013.

Cash sales since 2009 in Sacramento County by sacramento appraisal blogFHA and cash sales since 2009 in Sacramento County by sacramento appraisal blogFHA and cash sales in Sacramento County by sacramento appraisal blog

I mentioned above that having less investors has helped FHA buyers get into contract more often, and these graphs really prove the point. The same is true with conventional and VA buyers. This past year owner occupant buyers were actually able to get into contract without having to try to outbid investors with deep pockets.

7) It’s taking 20% longer to sell a house in today’s market: 

CDOM in Sacramento County - by Sacramento Appraisal Blog

It took 50 days on average to sell a home last month in Sacramento County, which is 20% longer than it was taking one year ago (40 days in December 2013). Keep in mind it was taking easily 80-90 days at the end of 2011 and beginning of 2012, which was only three years ago. Ultimately well-priced properties are still selling very quickly and receiving multiple offers in some cases, but properties that are overpriced are sitting on the market. This is the classic example of what Jay Papasan says about “being on the market” vs. “being in the market”.

8) Distressed sales were hardly a force in 2014:

REOs and Short Sales since 2013 in Sacramento County

REOs and Short Sales in Sacramento County

Both short sales and REO sales hovered around only 6% of the market for the past two quarters. There are still distressed sales to buy out there, but they are far and few in between.

9) Interest rates are boosting purchasing power for buyers:

interest rates by sacramento appraisal blog since 2008

All the experts keep saying rates are going to increase, but then the Fed keeps surprising us with lower rates. Obviously this cannot continue forever, but for now lower rates are going to help buyers afford more house for their money (and afford to purchase in a market with higher prices).

10) Trends to Watch: Job Market, Interest Rates, and Inventory

layers of the market sacramento county since 2008 - by sacramento appraisal blog layers of the market sacramento county since 2011 - by sacramento appraisal bloglayers of the market sacramento county since 2001 - by sacramento appraisal blog

Three factors to watch this year include interest rates, the health of the local and national job market, and housing inventory. These are three of the biggest players in the market right now since cash investors and freakishly low housing inventory are no longer driving factors.

a) Interest Rates: Rates moving up and down will impact values to a certain extent as buyers will be able to either pay higher prices or not.

b) Job Market: Our economy has been inching forward, but we need local buyers to have higher incomes. Relief at the gas pump will certainly help free up some funds, but that is an external temporary boost for buyers instead of wage growth.

c) Housing Supply: Inventory has been flirting with 2.5 months, and it was poised to grow this coming year (but we’ll see what lower rates do to inventory as more buyers may enter the market). Remember that the market in Sacramento showed declining values any time in the past 15 years when inventory was higher than 4 months of housing supply. We like to say “5 months is a normal supply of houses”, but that’s not the norm for today’s market. In short, let’s keep our eye on how high inventory goes because the market is very sensitive to increases in inventory.

Questions: How would you describe the market in 2014? Anything else you’d add? If you are not in Sacramento, are there some similarities here that also resemble your market? I’d love to hear your take.

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10 quick talking points for Sacramento’s housing market

July 15, 2014 By Ryan Lundquist 2 Comments

Imagine you’re in line at Starbucks with a friend, and your friend asks you about the housing market. How would you describe what the Sacramento market is doing? It’s easy to speak in generalities about it being a good time to buy or sell, but when you get more specific, something powerful happens. You begin to sound like a pro. Check out ten quick talking points to help explain how the market is unfolding.

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1)  The median price has been flat for the past couple of months:

Median price and inventory since 2011 by sacramento appraisal blog

The market over these past six months has seen a normal seasonal uptick, but values have been flattening out a bit lately. Different neighborhoods are experiencing different dynamics of course, but the overall market is more or less flat. The median price in Sacramento County is currently $270,000.

2) The number of listings has increased since January:

Active listings in Sacramento County by sacramento appraisal blog

It’s normal in real estate to see listings increase during the Spring and beginning of Summer, but it’s still good to be able to explain that the number of active listings in Sacramento County was closer to 2200 in January and is now over 3000. This means buyers have more opportunities to get into contract.

3) Inventory increased again last month and is close to 2.2 months:

inventory in sacramento county - by sacramento appraisal blog

Housing inventory increased again this past month and is now at 2.16 months of housing supply. This means there is just over two months worth of houses listed for sale on the market compared to the number of sales last month.

months of housing inventory by sacramento appraisal blog

Keep in mind two months is still very low, which means there is still quite a bit of competition to get into contract. The graph above illustrates how much inventory is in each price segment, and there is clearly stiff competition below $400K. This underscores the reality that different price segments can experience different trends in the same market.

4) Sales volume is down 14% from last year:

sales volume in Sacramento County since 2008

sales volume in June in Sacramento County since 2008

Sales volume this past quarter is down 14% compared to the same time last year, but the good news is we’ve had three strong months of sales in a row. This is an especially welcome phenomenon after a couple dismal months in the beginning of the year. There were slightly more sales in June compared to May, but not really anything to write home about.

5) FHA buyers are gaining more power:

FHA sales in Sacramento County by sacramento appraisal blog

It has been much easier for FHA buyers to get into contract these days compared to the beginning of 2013 when it was incredibly difficult. In fact, FHA sales increased by 6.4% when comparing Q2 2013 to Q2 2014. If you haven’t brushed up on FHA minimum property requirements, it may be a good time to do so since FHA is becoming more relevant again.

6) Cash sales have declined by 13% since last year:

Cash sales since 2009 in Sacramento County by sacramento appraisal blog

FHA and cash sales since 2009 in Sacramento County by sacramento appraisal blog

Cash sales are down 13% county-wide compared to where they were one year ago (down 16% from their peak). There has been a dramatic decrease of cash in the Sacramento market, and it has really made the rest of the market adjust or “normalize” so to speak. What does it look like to be a market that is not driven by cash investors from outside of Sacramento? That’s what the housing market is trying to figure out.

cash sales and volume in sacramento county - by home appraiser blog

This graph shows cash sales from January to June in both 2013 and 2014. What do you notice? Cash volume was about two times higher (47%) in 2013 compared to 2014, whereas there have been more non-cash sales this year. When you’re talking to clients about how the market has changed, this is an X-factor. In other words, if cash volume was still as high as it was last year, inventory would be incredibly low, and the market would feel much like it did in early 2013.

7) It’s taking 35 days on average to sell a house:

CDOM in Sacramento County - by Sacramento Appraisal Blog

On average it’s taking just over one month (35 days) to sell a house in Sacramento County. This trend is about the same for the entire region (37 days), but I’ll get to that on Thursday. Generally speaking, the higher the price, the longer it takes to sell. Keep in mind there were only 12 sales between $750,000 to $1M, so don’t put too much weight in that category.

8) Interest rates are still flirting with the 4% range:

interest rates by sacramento appraisal blog since 2008 interest rates by sacramento appraisal blogInterest rates took another slight dip last month, but really rates have been flirting with the lower 4s all year. What happens with interest rates will directly impact affordability, which really matters since values are much higher than they used to be. The market still feels fragile, so if rates shoot up too quickly, it could be bad news for values. It’s doubtful The Fed would increase rates aggressively right now, but who knows.

9) Today’s market is simply different than the market in 2013:

layers of the market since 2011 sacramento county - by sacramento appraisal blog layers of the market sacramento county - by sacramento appraisal blog

The real estate market has many “layers” that impact value. The keys drivers for the latest real estate boom were cash investors, historically low interest rates, and incredibly low inventory. Now the “layers” of the market have shifted though where inventory is increasing, interest rates are no longer in the 3s, and cash investors have sincerely stepped back their game. This means we have a real estate market that is much more sensitive to the health and strength of the local economy instead of being driven by rates and out-of-town investors. Key factors to watch over the next two quarters are inventory, sales volume, and interest rates.

10) REO sales are ten times lower than what they used to be:

REOs and Short Sales in Sacramento County

REOs and Short Sales Percentage and Volume in Sacramento County

Sacramento County used to feel like Foreclosureville, but the market is simply no longer distressed. Both REO and short sales are hovering at about 7% of the market. This is very low considering in the first quarter of 2009 REO sales were literally ten times what they are now.

One Last Bonus Chart:

Q2 2013 and Q2 2014 comparison in Sacramento County

Summary: Our market was on fire for 18 months after values bottomed out in early 2012, but over the past year the market has really slowed, and is ultimately trying to figure out how to be normal again. The beginning of 2014 has shown a typical seasonal uptick, but overall the market feels as if it is cooling more than not since some properties are being priced at similar levels to the most recent sales (or slightly lower in some areas). The market is competitive because inventory is still low, but at the same time it is very price sensitive. Buyers are not biting on listings that are priced too high, and they are not willing to pay top dollar for outdated homes either. In a hot market buyers tend to look past some negatives when inventory is really tight, but that’s becoming less common now. By the way, I’ll share some Placer County and regional trends in a few days.

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10 quick things to know about Sacramento’s housing market

June 10, 2014 By Ryan Lundquist Leave a Comment

Competitive. Normal-ish. Price sensitive. These are all words that describe Sacramento’s housing market right now. Let’s take a look at some of the latest trends so we can better understand and explain how the market is unfolding.

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1) Prices have seen a normal-ish seasonal uptick:

price metrics in sacramento county

The market is showing a fairly normal and steady seasonal uptick in price. Whether you look at median price, average sales price, or average price per sq ft, there has been an increase in recent months. The market has seen about a 4% increase in prices over the past four months, yet at the same time many are describing the market as fairly flat since some neighborhoods are not seeing much of an uptick at all. Remember that just because county-wide stats show a 4% recent increase does not necessarily translate into 4% value increase for each property.

2) Houses are taking about one week longer to sell:

CDOM in Sacramento County - by Sacramento Appraisal Blog From April to May, sales took about one week longer to sell in Sacramento County. In contrast, Placer County and the Region showed very little change in cumulative days on market. Generally speaking, the more expensive the property, the longer it is taking to sell. Overall, the market is price sensitive, which means if properties are not priced correctly, they are sitting. Expect this trend to continue so long as inventory increases in coming months.

3) Inventory increased only slightly from April to May:

median price and inventory since 2008 - by sacramento appraisal blog

Housing inventory increased from 1.80 months to 2.0 months in Sacramento County from April to May 2014. Inventory is still very low, which is making competition aggressive in certain price ranges.

4) Not every price range is showing the same trend:

months of housing inventory by sacramento appraisal blog

number of listings in sacramento - by home appraiser blog

Different price ranges experience different trends. This is clearly seen since inventory isn’t the same at every price level.The market is very competitive under $300,000 right now, but anything above $750,000 is far less competitive. There was little change from last month for properties under $500,000, though above $750K saw some increases. Take the 24 months of inventory above $1,000,000 with a grain of salt since there were only 3 sales in this price range last month, but there are 20 or so pendings right now. Ultimately this million-dollar stat is skewed, but it’s still safe to accurately say there is one year or more worth of houses for sale above $1,000,000 in Sacramento County.

5) Volume is down by 15% from last year, but similar to last month:

sales volume in Sacramento County

Sales volume is down compared to last year, but sales in May were about the same compared to April. In the next few days as more sales are entered into MLS, I suspect sales volume for May will increase beyond volume in April. After a very sluggish start to the year in terms of sales, it’s nice to have two consecutive months of more than 1400 sales. Of course volume is still significantly lower than previous years, and that is something to continue to watch over time.

6) Cash sales have been declining for one year now:

Cash sales since 2009 in Sacramento County by sacramento appraisal blog

Cash sales used to represent closer to 35% of all sales in the county just one year ago, but now they’re only 19.5% of all sales (for April & May 2014). Cash investors were a very significant driver for the market, but now the market is no longer being driven by cash.

7) FHA & conventional sales are both showing increases:

FHA and cash sales in Sacramento County by sacramento appraisal blog FHA and cash sales since 2009 in Sacramento County by sacramento appraisal blogWhen cash investors took their foot off the gas pedal one year ago, it got much easier for FHA and conventional buyers to get into contract. The market is still very competitive since inventory is low, but owner occupant buyers have much more of a fighting chance these days.

8) Distressed sales continue to be sparse:

REOs and Short Sales in Sacramento County REOs and Short Sales Percentage and Volume in Sacramento County

Both short sales and REOs have decreased dramatically in recent years and are definitely not driving the market. Banks are tending to spend more time and money fixing up their REOs, while short sales are often still priced aggressively low. REOs have shown a slight uptick recently (especially considering the most recent “quarter” is only comprised of two months of sales. This isn’t anything to write home over per se, but something to watch over time to see how it evolves.

9) Interest rates decreased slightly last month:

interest rates by sacramento appraisal blog

Interest rates showed a slight decrease over the past month, and that is something that will help prices be slightly more affordable. In light of massive price increases over the past couple of years, affordability is becoming a challenge for many buyers.

10) “Layers” to watch over the next two quarters:

layers of the market since 2008 sacramento county - by sacramento appraisal blog

layers of the market since 2001 sacramento county - by sacramento appraisal blog Median price & unemployment in Sacramento County

The real estate market has many “layers” that impact value. Last year the market was heavily influenced by interest rates, cash investors and incredibly low inventory, but things have shifted in 2014. Right now some of the main drivers to watch over these next two quarters are the job market, interest rates, inventory and affordability. Local real estate can no longer be so heavily driven by outside cash investors, which means it will be more sensitive to the health and strength of the local economy. Prices increased over the past two years, but not because people are making more money. How does that strike you?

Summary: Our market has slowed down quite a bit from last year. The market is still competitive, but it is very price sensitive. Real estate is still “hot”, but it is definitely cooler than last year in that days on market has increased, inventory doubled, interest rates are higher than they were, and cash investors are much less of a factor. By the way, I’ll share more Placer County and regional trends in a few days.

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Six trends in the Sacramento real estate market

February 4, 2013 By Ryan Lundquist 2 Comments

Let’s take a drive through the real estate market in January 2013 and “stop” off at six quick destinations to highlight some trends in the Sacramento area. I’d be curious to hear your take too, so feel free to comment below.

Stop 1:  The Distressed Market

Short Sale and Foreclosure Percentages in Sacramento County - by Sacramento Appraisal Blog

It’s incredible to see how the market has shifted in recent years – particularly over the past year as inventory has shrunk and foreclosure sales (REOs) have seen a massive decrease. It’s also striking to consider the total percentage of distressed sales (short sales + foreclosures) right now is less than half of what it was during January 2009.

Stop 2:  Cash Spending Spree

Sacramento Placer Yolo County Cash Stats January 2013 and 2012 - by Sacramento Appraisal Blog

Overall it seems cash stats are fairly similar to what they were in Q4 of 2012, though maybe there was a slight dip. It’s remarkable to think 35.5% of all sales in Sacramento County in January were cash. Ultimately we’ll see what the numbers do through an entire quarter when there is more time to really unpack stats. Keep in mind there are far fewer sales in Yolo and Placer County, so these stats really do need more than just one month to become clear.

Stop 3:  Cash under $200,000

Trend Graph - Sacramento Placer Yolo County Cash Stats January 2013 and 2012 - by Sacramento Appraisal Blog

Cash sales were very dominant during the past two quarters of 2012 under $200,000. There was overall a slight downtrend in January, but that’s only one month of data. Let’s see what happens over these next few months to really get a better picture. Will investors continue to devour the market in 2013?

Stop 4:  Comparing FHA, Cash & Conventional under $200,000

Cash FHA Conventional Stats in Sacramento County - by Sacramento Appraisal Blog

These figures help illustrate what it’s like in the market right now for buyers under $200,000. While it’s not always easy to get an FHA offer accepted, it’s still important to realize 1 in 5 sales are still going FHA. Cash and conventional have been the most dominant forces in the market. Anything you’d add? Realtors, what are you experiencing in the trenches?

Stop 5:  The job market in Sacramento

The unemployment rate is finally below double digits in Sacramento County. 9.9% is still really high, but it hasn’t been this low since January 2009. Honestly, I figured the unemployment rate would have increased recently in light of closures by Campbell Soup and Hostess, but it keeps going down.

Unemployment-in-Sacramento-County-Jan-2009-to-Dec-2012-Sacramento-Appraisal-Blog

Stop 6:  Rental signs are a “sign” of the times

Blackstone Signs in the Sacramento Market - Photo by Ryan Lundquist

Have you been seeing these signs throughout the Sacramento area? These signs are on many properties that have been purchased by the private equity fund Blackstone (they’re buying as “THR California”). This photo was taken in Natomas, and there were actually three signs on this one street (though I could only fit two in the shot). The questions we all wonder are: 1) When will they slow down purchasing?; and 2) Can they effectively manage such a large portfolio?

Question: What else has been happening the market? What are you seeing? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

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