Despite interest rates that remain near 7%, the economy continues to perform well. Last week’s inflation report generated some confidence that things are improving more quickly in the Fed’s effort to tame rising prices. Consumers remain relatively optimistic and even new MBS issuances rose for the first time in over a year. The Federal Open Market Committee is set to meet next week and are expected to raise their benchmark rate 25 basis points, so mortgage rates may remain elevated over the short term. Thus far, buyers seemed to have rebounded modestly from the initial shock of rising rates and the market has grown more competitive as demand continues to outstrip supply.
Pasadena, CA
Mon Jul 17 2023
This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,600,000 with the market action index hovering around 52. This is about the same as last month’s market action index of 52. Inventory has held steady at or around 89.
In the last few weeks the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch changes in the market action index. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb.
Altadena, CA
Mon Jul 17 2023
This week the median list price for Altadena, CA is $1,399,000 with the market action index hovering around 59. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 58. Inventory has decreased to 33.
Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.