March 2024 Single Family Market Report
Single family home sales volume stayed higher, and prices lifted again in February.
Sales Prices
Single family homes prices climbed to just under $487,000 in March 2024 compared to around $460,000 in 2023, an increase of 6% over the previous year. Due to the shortage of inventory (see supply later in this report) we expect prices to climb even further as the spring market gets into gear.
Sales Volume
There were more than 1200 single family homes sold in March 2024 an increase of 50% over March last year. We expect sales numbers to stay high subject to availability of new inventory as more home sellers consider downsizing, or inventory opportunities are presented by the new home builder community.
Days on Market
The average number of days on market in March 2024 was only 38 days, compared to 49 days last year. This is a sure sign of sustained buyer confidence in the single family home sales market.
Supply
In March 2024, there was less than 1.5 months of supply. This is not just a seller’s market it’s a scorching seller’s market.
In general, anything less than four months of supply is considered a sellers’ market. Four to six months is a balanced and anything above six months of supply is considered a buyers’ market.
Round Up
The bank of Canada met on March 6th and agreed to hold interest rates with the intention to lower them if they could later in 2024. The next meeting will take place on April 10th.
This is great news for home sellers and buyers. Buyers can enter the market with certainty and confidence.
Sellers should consider listing their homes for sale right now. There are many active buyers entering the market as we approach the spring market, and the lack of inventory should drive prices even higher.
Buyers must be willing to compete.
Buyers should also interview agents before they hire them to ensure that that have a proven and winning multiple offer winning strategy.
With inventory being so low it might be a good time to look at new homes. The Ambergate team can point you in the right direction concerning new home builders. Click this link to learn more: New Home Builders Directory.
And we can help you select a new home for sale for almost every builder. Click this link: Brand New Homes for Sale. Note many new homes are in the ‘hidden’ market. Our skilled team can help you find these too. Call us to ask how.
Look for my April report during the first week of May 2024. Thank you.
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