For the last several months, it has been evident that most days we are seeing more homes go pending than new ones being listed in the Olympia, WA area real estate market. And you know what they say about supply and demand....if demand exceeds supply, those prices are going to start going up.
Well, I have noticed a new pattern that I sure haven't seen for years - several builders are doing price INCREASES on the new homes they are building in a couple of different neighborhoods! So much for expecting prices to drop lower and lower - the builders have been pretty conservative, but obviously are feeling confident that the buyers are ready and willing to buy.
Sure haven't seen price increases for a while - but here they come!
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Nancy Conner, City Realty Inc, 360-701-1086 nancy@cityrealtyinc.net

Nancy, in the Hampton Roads Virginia market we are also seeing multiple offer scenarios and escalation clauses for the properties that are top notch and enter the market with an attractive price. Properties in worse condition or with a fishing price are still sitting untouched for months and rarely see the activity of their more attractive cousins.
Nancy: They say timing is everything. It's sounding more and more often as though the opportunity for perfect timing for buyers has passed in many markets. As always proven throughout history, our market is proving to be cyclical ...
Gene
Hi Gene - yes I am finding that first time home buyers are almost always competing in multiple offer situations on the homes they want - and often getting beat out by investors with cash and quick close offers. We could sure use more inventory!!