by Kathy Gibson | Jan 29, 2024 | Buying, Home and Garden, Market, Neighborhood, Selling
In 2023, the housing market faced challenges due to low supply and high borrowing costs. However, with easing inflation and a soft economic outlook, interest rate cuts are expected in 2024, which could lead to a housing market recovery. As rates declined to a 7-month low, Americans are feeling more positive, and an increase in market activity is anticipated. Home prices are expected to continue rising due to tight supply, with a mid-single-digit year-over-year growth rate in the statewide median price projected for early 2024. Pasadena, CA Mon Jan 29 2024 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,699,000 with the market action index hovering around 51. This is less than last month’s market action index of 53. Inventory has increased to 75. Despite the consistent decrease in Market Action Index (MAI), we’re in a Seller’s Market (where significant demand leaves little inventory available). If the MAI begins to climb, prices will likely follow...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 13, 2023 | Buying, Market, Neighborhood, Selling
Pasadena, CA Mon Mar 13 2023 This week the median list price for Pasadena, CA is $1,594,000 with the market action index hovering around 47. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 45. Inventory has increased to 94. 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. Glendale, CA Mon Mar 13 2023 This week the median list price for Glendale, CA is $1,439,500 with the market action index hovering around 55. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 47. Inventory has decreased to 34. 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....
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 29, 2022 | Buying, Market, Neighborhood, Selling
Pasadena, CA Mon Aug 29 2022 This week the median list price for Pasadena, CA is $1,449,500 with the market action index hovering around 53. This is less than last month’s market action index of 54. Inventory has decreased to 120. In the last few weeks, the market has been at a stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, prices seem to continue to fall a bit. Technically supply levels indicate this is a Seller’s market so it is likely that the downward pricing pressure will be light or variable. Watch for an up-shift in the market action index before price stability is achieved. Altadena, CA 91001 Mon Aug 29 2022 This week the median list price for Altadena, CA 91001 is $1,199,000 with the market action index hovering around 69. This is less than last month’s market action index of 74. Inventory has increased to 39. The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in market action index (MAI), we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 29, 2022 | Market, Neighborhood, Selling
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by Kathy Gibson | Mar 18, 2022 | Buying, Selling
Altadena This week the median list price for Altadena, CA 91001 is $1,177,000. The market action index is hovering around 83. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 76. Inventory has held steady at or around 24. 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. Pasadena This week the median list price for Pasadena, CA is $1,914,000. The Market Action Index (MAI) is hovering around 67, which is an increase over last month’s market action index of 63. Inventory has increased to 77. The market has been strong for several consecutive weeks. Reflecting these inventory conditions, with the MAI in the Seller’s zone, it is not surprising that prices have recently resumed their...