Valmonte

Once again, Halloween in Valmonte did not disappoint! The Halloween tradition is one of the unique things that makes living in Valmonte lots of fun, and it was great to see all the families and kids getting into the spirit again this year. Our kids had a great time, and I know we went through over 500 pieces of candy at our home alone (and I know we were not alone)! As for real estate, we are entering...

Market climate - Valmonte There are currently 16 homes on the market, approximately double the amount year-over-year, and near the highest level in the current market cycle The absorption rate is 4.7 months, and nearing the peak of 6.4 months supply in October 2014   Prices on a square foot basis are near record highs ($734/ft) Days on Market for the last quarter are at record lows (41 days)...

The 2017 second quarter numbers are in, and yes, life is still great in Valmonte.  For many of you reading this, I assume you currently live in Valmonte, and like I hear from many neighbors, you plan on leaving feet first or "in a pine box" as one neighbor so eloquently put it.  So what I'm about to tell you about house prices probably doesn't really matter that much.  For the rest of you that are...

2017 started off great.  13 homes sold in the first quarter within 97% of the asking price.  But, as in the past, sellers are starting to feel confident and as a result we are seeing "optimistic" pricing.  I don't blame sellers.  I, like many realtors, am an optimist (you sort of have to be in order to survive in this career).  We tell our clients "prices are rising," or  "there's no inventory!" and...