Naples Homes Market Update – March

Listings:

The listings for the month of March 2009 were 938 homes in the Naples area. The number of homes listed in March 2008 was 761. The increase of new listings of homes was about 23 percent. In March 2007, the new listings were 971, representing a drop of 33 homes or decline of 3 percent.

In February 2009 the new listings were 848.

Of the 938 homes listed approximately 20 percent were potential short sales, 27 percent were foreclosed (bank owned), and the remaining 53 percent were traditional listings.

Median list price for potential short sales was $200000, foreclosed properties were $109900, and traditional listings were $479000.

Closed Sales:

In the month of March 2009 the sale of homes were 296. In March 2008 a total of 183 homes were sold. The year over year was 62 percent increase. In March 2007 a total of 213 homes were sold. The increase over 2007 was 83 homes or about a 39 percent.

Of the 296 homes sold, approximately 9 percent were approved short sales, 25 percent were foreclosures, and the traditional sales were 66 percent.

The breakdowns of the median sold prices are discussed in the median sold price section below.

Pending Sales:

During March 2009 a total of 659 homes had an offer accepted by the seller. In March 2008, 288 homes were pended. The increase from March 2009 represents an increase of 371 homes or about 129 percent.

In March 2007 a total of 274 homes were pending sale. The increase between March 2009 and March 2007 was 385 homes or about 141 percent.

Median Sold Price:

During the month of March 2009, the median sold price of a home in Naples was $183,500. The median price is the sold price represents the middle value of the all sold prices within a stated range. The median sold price can vary from area to area within a local real estate market.

In March 2008, the median sold price was $365000. In the year over year comparison median sold price declined $181500 or roughly 50 percent.

In March 2007 the median sold price was $495000. In comparing March 2007 to March 2008 the price declined $311500 or about 63 percent.

Median sold price for approved short sales was $190000, foreclosed properties were $96000, and traditional listings were $235,000.

Home Valuation Changes

Home Valuation Code of Conduct Changes Effective May 1, 2009

The Federal Housing Financing Agency’s Home Valuation Code of Conduct (Code, or HVCC) will be effective on May 1, 2009, and will require that the lender order the appraisal. The intent of the Code is to help ensure that borrowers, homebuyers and secondary mortgage market investors receive fair and independent property valuations.

Naples Condos for Sale – April

The graphical presentation of condos for sale in the Naples area shows; at the close of business on March 31st or the opening of business on April 1st, there were a total of 5228 condos for sale in the Naples area. In March 2008, there were a total of 5586. Between the years, there has been a reduction of approximately 358 condos for sale or about 6 percent.

The condos for sale at the end of February or the opening of business on March 1st was 5207. An increase from the end of February to the end of March was an increase of 21 condos.

During the month of April the end of “the season” occurs. As time moves forward the number of condominiums for sale may show a reduction in the number for sale as represented in the graph below, for the months of April to November in 2008.

Condos for Sale in Naples - February 2008 to March 2009

Condos for Sale in Naples - February 2008 to March 2009

The number of available condos for sale, is one component for the calculation of months of condos available for sale. The other component is the average closed sales for the immediate past 12 months. It would appear at this time the months of inventory of condos for sale should be lower than it was in February.

Other factors influencing the condo market in addition to closed sales are pending sales. Pending sales reduce the number of available condos.

Naples Homes for Sale – April

Naples Homes For Sale - February 2008 to March 2009

Naples Homes For Sale - February 2008 to March 2009

As of the end of March 2009, there were a total of 5,197 homes for sale in the Naples area. Compared with March 2008 there was a reduction of 819 homes or about 14 percent. This also represents a reduction in available homes for sale from February of 100 homes.

The number of active listings is determined on April 1st based upon the close of business on March 31st.

After the 5th business day of April an analysis of the months of homes for sale inventory will be posted on this blog for prospective buyers and sellers.

Foreclosures Sales Price to List Price in Naples

A frequent question asked in today’s real estate market is “How much will a lender or bank discount the list price of a foreclosed single family home which they own in the Naples area?”

One individual stated that banks are selling these properties with a discount of 25% from the list price or 75% of the list price.

In today’s real estate and traditionally over the past decade, it has the practice of lenders, banks and REO (real estate owned) service companies to request either an appraisal of the home by an appraiser or a broker’s price opinion (BPO), perpared by a real estate broker or agent, for the subject home to determine the estimated market value. Periodically, during the time the home is for sale, the estimated market value is reassessed using a BPO.

A study of closed sales during the month of February 2009 for Naples single family homes did not support this statement. The actual difference in terms of percentage between sales price and list price was 10.16 percent or 89.16 percent from the current list price. When looking at the original list price the sales price to list price ration was 18.45 percent or 81.55 percent.

Prior to making a purchase a prospective buyer should have a comparative market analysis done rather than looking at the list price and have a pre-determined percentage of discount from the list price set in their minds. The above percentages between sales price and list price can be used only as a guide in opening the negotiation process.

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