Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2014
On Monday this week my co-founder and I attended the Naples Area Board of Realtors real estate conference at the Waldorf – you know lots of facts and figures Realtors love but might cause the eyes of others to glaze over. We thought it would make sense to share a look at the national real estate scene which thankfully is now improving.
The market really starts with demographics. 8,000 Boomers retire every day – you got it right, every day – in the United states and retirement destination are benefiting with either direct moves or secondary purchases.
National real estate prices are up 20% over the last two years. We are seeing increases in buyer traffic including lock box opens (those crazy key protectors Realtors put on doors of homes for sale).
Several factors are starting to slow demand. Make no mistake demand is still up but there are a few headwinds. With any rapid price rise you eventually see the volume of new demand start to slow. With prices up 20% and household income up only 2% prices may be getting ahead of demand.
Mortgage rates alone can slow demand as well. Rates are up to 4.5% from 3.5% and although historically low the jump in rates is slowing things a bit. Mortgage financing is tight with some lenders asking for 700+ credit scores for qualifications.
The banks however are starting to loosen the purse strings a bit. With the refinancing business cratering due to increased rates banks are looking for other sources of income. We are likely to see credit score requirements decrease somewhat.
Delinquencies are falling for several reasons. The economy is improving and jobs have improved (although have a long way to go) so folks have more cash for mortgage payments. In addition with the recovery more homes show positive equity – and homeowners will do more to hang on to them – like pay their mortgage on time.
The big boys in new construction are starting to come in to the market as inventories have decreased. Existing inventory in the United States is at a thirteen year low. Financing for larger projects is still difficult to obtain so it may be a while before we catch up. Readers of the blog will know in Naples new construction came back to life 18 months+ ago and many new projects are coming on-line.
So … good national progress, nice price increases, no bubble risk (so far) and some signs price increases may slow demand. Boy oh boy is this a better market.
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Mark Goebel PA & Nan Goebel PA
Co-Founders Naples Best Addresses Team
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REALTOR Coldwell Banker 5th Avenue South
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Mark Goebel, PA is a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker on 5th avenue in Naples, Florida with 35+ years of visiting and living in Naples. After 25 years at Accenture, Mark retired as a managing director and spends his time helping non profits and building a Naples real estate team with his wife Nan. Talk to Mark and Nan about life in Naples and why they chose this place to live full-time over all others and enjoy Naples real estate.
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