#AblazeBlog: July 2016

Saturday, July 16, 2016

YOUR Alaska House Didn't Sell?

So your house didn't sell? Let's talk about why.

Malcuit Duo, LLC - Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group
1981 E Palmer-Wasilla Hw #202, Wasilla, AK 99654
907-841-2380

Friday, July 15, 2016

THIS MONTH IN REAL ESTATE - JULY

Interest Rates

Interest rates decreased slightly from the month prior and remain at historically low levels. Mortgage rates have recently declined due to increased uncertainty surrounding the global economy prompted by the UK voting to leave the European Union.

Home Sales

The National Association of REALTORS® reported home sales at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.5 million homes during the month of May. This was an increase of 1.8 percent from April, and an increase of 4.5 percent from May of last year.

Home Prices

The median home price reached a record $239,700 in May, which was up 3.8 percent from April and up 4.7 percent from May of last year. The median home price has increased by nearly $11,000 in the past year alone.

Inventory

There was a 4.7-month supply of housing inventory in May, which remained flat from April. The total number of homes for sale decreased by 7.8 percent compared to May of last year to 2.15 million homes nationwide, which was 130,000 fewer listings than May of last year.