Walla Walla Real Estate Update – July 2016

Home sales kept up their robust pace in July and pending sales – homes under contract but not yet closed – grew by 6%.  Annual home sales are now 7% ahead of last years pace.

Walla Walla’s listing inventory grew slightly over the previous month but the trend of year-over-year inventory declines continued.  In the cities of Walla Walla and College Place, listing inventory dropped slightly below the 3 month range as the market moved more strongly to a sellers market.

July’s median sales price increased to $242,032, the highest of the year.  The increase was caused by lower inventory levels and by more homes selling in the upper price ranges.  On the year, Walla Walla’s median price is $212,164 – a 12% increase over last year’s median price.

While rising prices create affordability concerns, low interest rates have kept buyers active.  As we've reported, what happens through the rest of the year will depend largely on interest rates and listing inventory.

July’s Listings:  380*

July’s listings increased by 2% over the previous month.  While the monthly trend of year over year listing declines continued, the gap was just 1% lower.

July’s Closed Sales: 80*

While June was the busiest closing month of the year, July became the 2nd busiest.  July’s closings were 10% ahead of the same month a year ago.

July’s Median Price: $242,032*

July’s median price rose 5% over the previous month as more homes in the upper price ranges sold.

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*WWMLS WA Properties