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Hi,
Welcome to my January 2021 Real Estate Market Report. This is for January 2021 compared with the same period 2020.
My concern with COVID since last March has been that you and your loved ones are safe. Get up-to-date real information about what’s happening with the vaccine and how to stay safe at the following links:
Latest from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Latest from Dallas County https://www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/
At Allie Beth Allman & Associates safety is our highest priority for our agents, clients and the public. We have implemented protocols to address this throughout a showing.
While January 2021 was another record setting month for me personally it was also another unprecedented month in my nearly 30-year real estate career.
On 1/11/2021 FNMA (Fannie Mae) came out with the following predictions: At the end of 2021 GDP of 5.1% for the year with an especially strong 3rd and 4th quarter. Unemployment to be below 4% by the 4th quarter of 2022. Housing prices to increase nationally 3.7% in 2021 with 30 year fixed rate mortgages around 2.8%.
As discussed the past several months no playbook exists for our current situation, however, perspective is everything and as Dr. Dotzour said, to use “broad brush strokes” is not good. What happens in Texas will be different than Oklahoma or California and what happens in Dallas will be different than Midland or Houston. Local market trends will matter and they believe that recovery timing will depend on the price point, state, city and neighborhood you live in.
So let’s look at some positives for our local market, showings continue to be strong.
Listings dropped at the end of March and continue to be down almost 50% compared to January 2020 (months supply of inventory). Interest rates are at historic lows which have buyers in the market looking for well priced and well conditioned “market ready” homes. And in some neighborhoods homes are receiving multiple offers.
According to NTREIS, our local MLS, the marketplace for East Dallas residential properties January 2021 versus the same period in 2020:
- The Number of SOLD listings Increased more than 19% to 136 units with a top sale of $1,789,000 at 6945 Lyre Ln.
- The Average Sales Price Increased by less than 1% to $502,362 moving the Average Price Per Sq Foot Up 8.4% to $244 per sq foot.
- The inventory of properties available for sale measured in months supply Decreased by 48% to 1.7 months worth of properties for sale as people pulled their homes from the market over COVID-19 fears.
- Mortgage rates Decreased 24% with the 30 year fixed rate average near 2.74% according to Mortgage Rate Source: FreddieMac
Additionally you will find below the 4 Neighborhood Reports for January 2021 comparted to January 2020.
Numbers for July through January were strong and record setting. Economists are predicting a stronger than normal winter and spring market.
Everyone’s situation is unique, so contact me to discuss your individual situation and needs.
If you decide to buy or sell real estate now or in the near future it is important to understand the current local market trends.
See you next month for the real estate market report.
P.S. You are an important part of my business so if you know someone who would benefit from this information please feel free to share it.
P.P.S. I have a stellar network of national and international agents who can help you, your friends and family buy or sell any where in the world! Let me know how I can help.
