Lets get the bad news out of the way first. This week 12 homes were sold in Fairbanks; the third week of declining home sales and the lowest sold since the first of June. The average days on the market, while on a decline in June, has increased to 175 for the week ending July 26th. This is a 33% increase in marketing time since June 1st and an 8% increase since July 1st.
With all that doom and gloom you would think there might not be any good news, but take heart, because there is. The good news is that the average price is still climbing, albeit somewhat slower than previous quarters. Our current average of $216,145 is 2.9% above the average 2007 prices and 1.6% above the average sales price for 2008 YTD.
The key, of course, to surviving in this market is to be prepared. Make sure your home is ready for the market by clearing out the clutter, finishing the 'honey-do' list and most importantly, setting a realistic asking price based on current market conditions. I see a lot of sellers who appear to be pinning their hopes on a quick market resurgence.
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Hi Jesse, the declining home sales figure may indicate you passed the peak for the summer season or the economy is continuing to take its toll. When DOM increases that is an indication obviously of either higher inventory or slowdown by the buyers. In our North Texas area we have bucked the national trend like you with slowly appreciating prices too. I just don't know how you guys afford the high gas prices there, which from what I understand are the highest in the country. Used to be Hawaii had that claim.
Jesse, great job on the real estate review. It's big time vacation time, so that might account for the low sales. Great news about the prices. Buyers and Sellers are lucky to have you up there.
Jesse,
You were able to find positive in the midst of some of the negative.
Don R.
175 days on market? You're telling me it takes six months to sell a home in Fairbanks? On average? Yowza. No wonder you're always looking in the rear view mirror. Good for you, Jesse, for building homes!! I'd be doing that, too!
Hi Jesse,
Seems to me like there is always some good news mixed with bad news...but yikes "The good news is that the average price is still climbing..." That amazes me! Good for you and the great foks in Fairbanks.
BTW, that's a great panorama at the bottom, absolutely spectacular.
Hi Jesse, what a gorgeous picture with the mountain and stream. I actually just signed up a Send Out Cards team member up in Fairbanks named Steve Best...he owns a fitness/gym franchise I believe. Could be a good contact.