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Cooler prices in July are still up 1.5% from last year

While the summer temperatures rose in July, housing prices cooled and prices for all types of residential properties dipped slightly according to figures released by the REALTORS® Association. Single family dwelling prices slid 3.1% while condo prices were down 1.5% and duplex/rowhouse prices dipped just less than one percent. The all-residential average price dropped just 1.7%.

"The number of homes in the inventory is giving buyers' choice," said Larry Westergard, president of the REALTORS® Association. "As a result many buyers are taking their time and prices are beginning to soften slightly. At the same time, some sellers who have been standing firm have been pushed to discount their initial list price." Less than half of the active listings over 30 days have had a price reduction. However, 93% of July sales sold below the list with about 40% having already taken a price reduction.

Single family homes sold on average* for $378,979 in July; a reduction from the previous month but up 1.5% from what they sold for last year. Condominiums dropped in price slightly in July moving down about 1.5% from June. The average condo price was $240,371 in July. The duplex/rowhouse average price was also down 0.9% to $304,032 and the average residential price (including all types of residential property) was down 1.7% since last month at $329,734.

The large inventory of 8,892 residential properties available at month end dampened both listings and sales. New listings were off 15% from last month and 3.3% from last July. Sales dropped from 1,741 in June to 1,294 in July (a 15% drop). The sales-to-listing ratio was 43.8% (down from June). As you might expect, sales were also slower and the average days-on-market was up 4 at 51 days.

 
Edmonton Real Estate Update July 2010

REALTORS® report normal client activity in the Edmonton real estate market with listings, showings and sales. The residential inventory is approaching record levels set in 2007, but prices held steady in the second quarter with the expectation that they will soften as usual through the fall and early winter.

"There was less external pressure on the market from incentives or rate changes last month and as a result the market seems to be operating in a normal controlled manner," said Larry Westergard, president of the REALTORS® Association. "It has been quiet on the news front, but very busy in REALTORS® offices as they list client's properties for sale, book showings for buyers and attend open houses. This has not resulted in immediate sales, however, and, in anticipation that this slowdown will continue through the year, we have reduced our 2010 sales forecast by 2,000 units from 21,000 to just 19,000."

The slight rise in prices for single family residences in the Edmonton area in May continued in June. SFD prices are up to $391,497 – an increase of half a percent. In the first half of the year average prices are up over 7.5% and are tracking higher than 2009. Condominium prices peaked in April and then flattened out to match the prices reported in 2009. In June the average condo sold for $242,644 – down 2.4% month-over-month.

Duplex and rowhouse prices of $306,905 were down 4.6% from last month. Overall, the average residential price was down $4,795 in a month. As usual prices are expected to soften in the second half of the year as sales activity slows. "With the increased choices that buyers have in the marketplace right now it is that much more imperative that sellers consult with their REALTOR® to make sure their property is priced to attract an offer," said Westergard.

There were 9,406 residential properties in inventory at the end of June as a result of 3,473 new residential listings and sales of 1,539 properties. The sales-to-listing ratio was 44%. The average days-on-market was up at 47 days. The record inventory levels were set in September 2007 at 9,913 residential properties available through the Edmonton MLS® System.

"External influences pulled sales activity into the first four months of the year which reduced the demand in May and June. Overall there were 680 less residential sales in the first half of the year as compared to 2009," said Westergard. "Consumers still seem interested in getting into the housing market or moving up, but seem to be resting after a confusing period of uncertainty and change in the conditions that surround a property purchase." He emphasised that despite seasonal changes the local market is stabilizing and operating in a normal manner. "The frenetic days of the past few years look to be behind us now and it appears that the more calm, cool and collected market that we are used to in Edmonton is on the horizon."

 
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