Friday, May 24, 2013

Palm Beach County Median Home Prices Up More Than 20% In April 2013

Avid readers of this blog know there is a scarcity of homes in the South Florida housing market and there are bidding wars.  However, most are unaware unless they have been in the market to buy or sell a home in the market recently.  The Sun-Sentinel ran an article on the front page of the newspaper yesterday declaring "bidding wars, shortage of houses for sale."  The word is beginning to hit the mainstream media outlets.  This inturn could lead to more of a frenzy.

The median price for existing single family homes in Palm Beach rose by 26% in April 2013 from a year ago; the median price was $265,000.  April was one of the busiest months for sales since 2007, according to the local Realtors board.

It is also being reported that as prices begin moving up quickly, it is spurring a sense of urgency by potential buyers.  The article sites an agent in Broward County who put in at least ten offers for a client before finally getting a completed deal.  The agent is quoted as saying, "this reminds me of 2005... the bubble is coming."

Even though new listings rose 9% from a year ago, Palm Beach County's inventory levels are still 43% below the previous year, according to the Sun-Sentinel article.

In the current market I advise my customers to be prepared to act quickly.  This means having proof of funds for cash deals and pre-qualification letters for offers that are to be financed.  On the flip side, for my seller customers I remind them to be realistic and that the current trends may not last indefinitely.

I take an analytical approach to buying, selling and leasing real estate. I work with families, people looking for a rental home, a second home, investors, etc. As a Realtor, I am aware of trends in the domestic market, as well as in the local markets throughout South Florida. If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, please feel free text me or call me at 561-247-3550.


For free home searches, please text me your name, e-mail address and phone number or visit my Web-site at http://homes.MYsouthFLrealestate.com

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Member of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

An Analytical Approach To Buying, Selling and Leasing Real Estate

http://MYsouthFLrealestate.com

The greatest compliment you can give is the referral of your friends and loved ones

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty

Saturday, May 18, 2013

New Home Prices On The Rise

New homes are projected to increase in price as a result of increased costs for land, materials and labor. 

Pulte Homes has increased its prices by 10%, on average, in the first quarter of 2013, as an example.

Also, some builders are also slowly introducing new homes onto the market in order to tamp down the supply of new homes. 

In the current market, new construction and home re-sales have been selling quickly with prices increasing. 

I can help you find a new construction home as builders cooperate with real estate professionals.  Agents are invited for special tours and are given information about the new homes, new community and plans for the future.

I take an analytical approach to buying, selling and leasing real estate. I work with families, people looking for a rental home, a second home, investors, etc. As a Realtor, I am aware of trends in the domestic market, as well as in the local markets throughout South Florida. If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, please feel free text me or call me at 561-247-3550.


For free home searches, please text me your name, e-mail address and phone number or visit my Web-site at http://homes.MYsouthFLrealestate.com

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Member of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

An Analytical Approach To Buying, Selling and Leasing Real Estate

http://MYsouthFLrealestate.com

The greatest compliment you can give is the referral of your friends and loved ones

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Palm Beach County And Broward County Home Prices Rise In March 2013

The housing market in South Florida remains on an upward price trend. 

The Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches reported a 28% year-over-year increase in the median price of existing homes in March 2013.  The median price of an existing home in Palm Beach County was $249,894 in March 2013.

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors reported a 26% year-over-year increase, to $242,500 for the median price of existing homes in Broward County during March 2013. 

As I have mentioned before, homes that are on the market are selling quickly.  If you are interested in buying a home that is on the market, I suggest you do not hesitate to make an offer.  Those who are thinking of selling their homes may want to act now as the South Florida housing market is more favorable than it was a year ago.

I take an analytical approach to buying, selling and leasing real estate. I work with families, people looking for a rental home, a second home, investors, etc. As a Realtor, I am aware of trends in the domestic market, as well as in the local markets throughout South Florida. If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, please feel free text me or call me at 561-247-3550.


For free home searches, please text me your name, e-mail address and phone number or visit my Web-site at http://homes.MYsouthFLrealestate.com

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Member of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

An Analytical Approach To Buying, Selling and Leasing Real Estate

http://MYsouthFLrealestate.com

The greatest compliment you can give is the referral of your friends and loved ones

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty

Thursday, May 2, 2013

US Home Prices Continue to Climb, According to the Case Shiller Index

The US housing market continues to show solid growth, according to the Case Shiller Home Price Index.  Home prices increased by about 9.0% in February 2013 over February 2012; home prices were up about 0.4% on a sequential basis during February 2013, according to the Case Shiller Home Price Index.

The South Florida market had an annual increase of 10.4% on a year-over-year basis in February 2013; this is slightly above the national average.  The sequential uptick was about 0.3% in February 2013; this is relatively inline with the national average.

I found the following quote from the Case Shiller report interesting: "Despite some recent mixed economic reports for March, housing continues to be one of the brighter spots in the economy.  The 2013 first quarter GDP report shows that residential investment accelerated from the 2012 fourth quarter and made a positive contribution to growth.  One question is the mix of single family and apartments; housing starts data show a larger than usual share is apartments."

As I have been stating, there continues to be a shortage of homes on the market in many of the South Florida communities.  The dearth of homes is pushing up prices and making for quick sales turnaround times.

Areas of interest are as follows:

Feb-13 Monthly Sequential Annual
Metropolitan Area Level Change Change
Boston 153.89 0.10% 5.20%
Chicago 110.72 -0.80% 5.10%
Miami 153.97 0.30% 10.40%
Minneapolis 123.81 -0.90% 12.00%
New York 162 0.40% 1.90%
Tampa 136.33 0.60% 10.00%
Composite 10 159.24 0.40% 8.60%
Composite 20 146.57 0.30% 9.30%
Source:
S&P Indices
Firserv


I take an analytical approach to buying, selling and leasing real estate. I work with families, people looking for a rental home, a second home, investors, etc. As a Realtor, I am aware of trends in the domestic market, as well as in the local markets throughout South Florida. If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, please feel free text me or call me at 561-247-3550.


For free home searches, please text me your name, e-mail address and phone number or visit my Web-site at http://homes.MYsouthFLrealestate.com

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Member of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate
Lang Realty
561-247-3550

An Analytical Approach To Buying, Selling and Leasing Real Estate

http://MYsouthFLrealestate.com

The greatest compliment you can give is the referral of your friends and loved ones

Boca Raton FL real estate for sale and surrounding areas including real estate properties for sale in: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Bryant, Canal Point, Dania, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hobe Sound, Hollywood, Indiantown, Jupiter, Key Biscayne, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, North Palm Beach, Opa Locka, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, South Bay, West Palm Beach, Lang Realty