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Park City Real Estate Sales Stats
August 12th, 2010 Categories: Real Estate, Statistics & Trends
Park City Real Estate Sales Volume & Unit Sales Up In Q2 2010
Sales dollar volume for the first half of 2010 continues to improve dramatically compared to the same time period of 2009. For the period ending June 30, 2010, sales dollar volume was up 67% from 2009 at $543 million versus $324 million.
The number of sales is ahead 60% in 2010 over 2009 with 669 units closed compared to 415. These figures represent four consecutive quarters of improved sales throughout the Park City MLS.
Park City Home Sales Up…Inventory Down
Sales of single family homes increased 36% during the first half of 2010 compared to the first half of 2009. Inventory levels are now down about 15% when comparing this period to last year.
Sales have increased as prices have come down significantly. The median price for a home within Park City limits for the year ending in June was $1,125,000, down 37% from the 2009 figure of $1,806,205.
Don’t panic if you own Park City Real Estate… The 37% decrease is a function of exactly which properties are selling, not necessarily an indication that your home is worth 37% less than last year!
Park City Condo Sales Way Up
The number of Park City, Utah condominium sales for the first half of 2010 increased 93% over 2009, due in large part to the success developers had reducing prices in areas like Empire Pass at Deer Valley (Deer Valley Auction and Flagstaff Liquidation Sale) which saw a virtual buying frenzy during the first half of 2010.
Buyers were able to purchase brand new ski in ski out properties for up to 40% 0ff… There are still a few of those great deals left if you are interested in ski-in/ski-out properties?
You can download the complete statistical wrap up of Q2 2010 here.
Park City Interest Rates Low
As interest rates continue to be very attractive and buyers secure great deals on their Park City dream property, our market seems poised to continue its recovery.
There are still great opportunities in the Park City area for buyers so if you are serious about getting a great deal, reach out and let us help you find yours!
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Park City Real Estate Stats Q1 2010
May 28th, 2010 Categories: Foreclosures, Park City, Real Estate, Statistics & Trends
Park City Real Estate Market Improving…
But don’t take our word for it…see for yourself!
- The number of active listings is down, as is the number of months of supply
- Number of transactions is up more than 100% Y2Y, especially for homes and condos
- Dollar volume sold is up
- Notices of Defaults & Foreclosures down
- Higher percentage of listings selling
- Median prices level for 4 consecutive months
Park City Real Estate Absorption Rate
The Park City housing market’s absorption rate has fallen for the seventh month in a row.
This key measure estimates how long it will take a house to sell. The current rate is 27.29 months of supply, down from a high of 41.26 months of supply in August 2009.
What has been a strong buyer’s market over the past year could be moving back towards a more balanced market.
Could the window of optimal opportunity for buyers be closing?
Park City Foreclosures Drop
In the first quarter of 2010, the number of foreclosures in Summit County dropped 40% from the 4th quarter of 2009.
The number of Notices of Default also dropped, which is a leading indicator that the number of foreclosures will continue to decrease during the second quarter of 2010.
Park City Utah Real Estate Unit Sales Volume Up
The number of properties sold during the first quarter of 2010 was up nearly 100% Y2Y, with 325 closed sales.
Get comprehensive Park City & Deer Valley sales stats here…
Q1 2010 Park City Market Report
Q1 2010 Park City Real Estate Sales Statistics
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Park City Utah Foreclosures Revitalize Local Market?
March 8th, 2010 Categories: Foreclosures, Real Estate, Statistics & Trends, Utah Facts and Fiction
In some ways, foreclosures are a good thing.
Not for the families who lost their properties, but for the overall health of the real estate market.
In a luxury resort marketplace where sellers traditionally have significant staying power and a lack of urgency to drop asking prices, realistic sellers are now dropping prices to compete with banks who control an increasing percentage (though still very small relative to the overall size of the market) of the listing inventory.
Park City, Utah Foreclosures
Foreclosures and short-sales are on the rise in Summit County, Utah.
Take a look at the chart…compliments of Rick Klein at Mountain Summit Mortgage in Park City.
For years, Mr. Klein has tracked the relationship between recorded “Notices of Default” (NOD’s) when borrowers fall behind on their payments, and the subsequent rise in Trustees Deeds, which evidences banks either selling or foreclosing on properties.
For the first time in the past 7 quarters, the number of Notices of Defaults actually dropped in Q4 2009.
Do Park City Foreclosures predict the bottom is near?
Since NOD’s foreshadow actual foreclosures by a few months, could this be a sign that the Park City real estate market is nearing a bottom?
Time will tell…
Foreclosures Push Park City Real Estate Prices Down
The increase in bank-controlled inventory has helped push prices down…
Sellers hate this news, but buyers in today’s market are finding amazing deals.
At lower prices, buyers have less risk and are obviously more enthusiastic about entering the market again, as evidenced by the dramatic uptick in pending and closed sales.
Average prices are down, but number of transactions are up…way up when compared year-over-year.
Signs of Recovery in the Park City Real Estate Market?
Barrons Names Park City Best Place for Second Home
The pullback in prices in Park City has not gone unnoticed.
Did you catch the cover article in Barrons this week that claimed Park City, Utah is one of the top-5 towns in the country for a second home? Here is the Barrons article about Park City.
Find a Great Deal on Park City, Utah Properties
Our clients have been negotiating shocking low prices on Park City properties over the past year. For lists of available bank-owned properties in and around Park City, Utah, please complete the form below:
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Deer Valley Condos: Current Sales Stats
August 9th, 2009 Categories: Deer Valley®, Dining & Entertainment, Local Services, Real Estate, Statistics & Trends
We just received a great question from one of our subscribers, who asked…
“How does current inventory and list prices of Deer Valley condos compare to the last 5 years?”
Quick answer: Inventory is increasing, and average sales prices are dropping. Not surprising, based on national real estate trends.
It’s interesting to note that prices of ski-in/ski-out condos are holding their value better than Deer Valley condos with less convenient ski access.
Average sales prices of ski-in/ski-out condos have re-traced back to 2006 levels, whereas Deer Valley condos without ski-in/ski-out access have dropped back to 2004-05 levels.
Why do we see this divergence in the sales numbers?
Are Deer Valley Condos with Ski Access Better Investments?
Time will tell…
Lending probably plays a big role. Cautions lenders have reduced maximum loan amounts, increased documentation requirements, and have generally made condo financing more difficult and more expensive than it was during the real estate boom of 2004-2007 in Park City & Deer Valley.
Today’s purchasers of new luxury condo in Empire Pass, Grand Lodge, Flagstaff, Silver Strike Lodge, Ironwood, and others may still have the resources to pay cash for their purchases.
Buyers of less-expensive resale condos in Lower Deer Valley may be more reliant upon financing for a portion of the purchase price.
Deer Valley Condo Market: The Influence of Financing Changes
As it has become more difficult and more expensive to obtain financing, fewer investors who qualify for loans are active in the current market.
This has caused an increase in inventory, decrease in prices, and we’re seeing fewer condos sold.
Don’t jump to the wrong conclusion when you see the YTD 2009 numbers.
We’ll have to revisit these stats at the year-end, after the long awaited St. Regis Resort & Residences condos close in October/November! That should contribute another 60 condo sales by year end, not to mention whatever other sales transpire between now and Jan 1st.
This is the Time to Get a Great Deal On A Condo In Deer Valley!
One big change in the recent statistics is the change in the list price to closed price ratio. For the first time in 8 years, the ratio dropped below 90%!
True, there’s less new construction reflected in the 2009 sales numbers. Over the past few years, it wasn’t uncommon for sales prices to be 100% of list price for new construction properties.
But still, there’s no denying that there are plenty of motivated sellers in today’s marketplace.
Are you serious about finding a great deal and taking advantage of a motivated seller in today’s market? We can help! Let us know what you’re looking for:
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2008 Park City Real Estate Sales Stats
January 27th, 2009 Categories: Real Estate, Statistics & Trends
We are all happy to see 2008 in the rear view mirror.
Park City Real Estate Sales: The Truth About 2008…
The stats are now compiled, so let’s look back at 2008 Park City real estate sales.
(Data courtesy of the Park City Board of Realtors)
Park City Home Sales
In 2008, 496 homes sold in the greater Park City, Utah area. This represents a 41.4% decline in the number of homes sold compared to 2007. Total home sales volume was down 47.8%. The average sales price was $974,953, an 11.3% decrease from the previous year.
Park City Condo Sales
In 2008, 483 condos sold, a 38.5% decrease from 2007. Total condo sales volume was down 42.4%, but the average sales price declined only 6.3% across all MLS areas.
Park City Land Sales
In 2008, 209 lots sold, down from 551 lots in 2007. Total sales volume of vacant land in 2008 was $113,309,829 a 67% decrease from 2007.
Park City Sales Stats
Here’s the bottom line… The real estate market in the Park City & Deer Valley area is not dead.
True, the global economic conditions have been felt in Park City, but overall the Park City market is still showing strength compared to most of the rest of the country.
Total sales volume was just over $1 billion in 2008. This was the 5th best year in the history of Park City real estate (only 2004-2007 were better).
Want to Track Park City Real Estate by Neighborhood?
Click Here for Park City Sales Stats By MLS Area
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Deer Valley Homes: Ski Access Preserves Value
November 16th, 2008 Categories: Deer Valley®, Real Estate, Statistics & Trends
As real estate markets around the country have deteriorated along with the global equities markets, there is a bit of good news for some resort property owners…
Do Deer Valley Home Owners With Ski-In/Ski-Out Access Have Down-side Protection?
This chart demonstrates the importance of ski access to property values in Deer Valley, Utah.
The average sales price of all homes in Deer Valley fell 18.05% to $3,245,576 from 2007 to 2008 (through 10/31/08).
The average sales price of ski-in/ski-out homes increased 12.48% to $6,235,958 during the same period.
You can see this divergence on the chart from 2007-2008.
It could be worse for homes without ski-in/ski-out access.
Since the inclusion of ski-in/ski-out homes in the “All Deer Valley Areas” category boosts the average sales price, the market for homes without ski access may have softened even more than the chart displays.
Based on this chart, now could be an excellent time to hunt for deals in Lower Deer Valley, but don’t expect to see substantial declines in Upper Deer Valley Homes or Homes in Empire Pass.
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How To Buy Park City & Deer Valley Real Estate in Your IRA
November 11th, 2008 Categories: Real Estate, Statistics & Trends, Utah Facts and Fiction
Wild Stock Market Preventing You From Building Wealth in Your Retirement Account?
If so, you may want to join the growing number of people who are investing their retirement funds in real estate.
There’s real long-term investment growth potential in using tax-deferred funds to purchase property.
The Problem With Most IRA’s
Most IRA Custodians–like brokerage companies and banks–limit your investment options to instruments that benefit them!
They offer you a menu of choices that include cash, CD’s, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETF’s, etc…
But Wait…You Have Other Options!
In reality, the IRS code does allow retirement plans to invest in a much broader selection of investments like:
- Real Estate (land, condos, commercial property, etc…)
- Leases
- Trust Deeds
- Tax Lien Certificates
- Commodities
- Limited Partnerships
- Mortgage Notes
- Secured & Unsecured Loans
- And More…
To successfully navigate the IRS Code, you must find a professional firm who is experienced with this process.
Real Estate IRA Step #1: Find a Competent “Custodian”
The first step is to find an IRA Custodian that is experienced at handling the details of this process.
This has become a popular niche in recent years, and it shouldn’t be too hard to find a competent custodian. Ask your CPA or tax attorney if they handle “Self-Directed Retirement Plans” or who they would recommend. We just did a quick search on Google, and you’ll find lots of specialists promoting their services online.
You can’t serve as “Custodian” of your own account, and the “Custodian” is the firm who actually holds title to the real estate. Do your homework, and understand the process.
Real Estate IRA Step #2: Find a Suitable Property
You’ll probably want to enlist the help of a competent local real estate broker to find a suitable property. They’ll also help you manage all the little transaction details.
This is your retirement fund we’re talking about, so let the experts help you navigate the process and avoid surprises!
In addition to domestic homes, condos, land, and commercial properties, some custodians may permit you to purchase foreign property.
Real Estate IRA Step #3: Assembling Your Funds & Closing
Sometimes purchasing a property may require more funds than you currently have available in your IRA account.
Don’t despair! You can purchase an interest in the property in conjunction with other individuals.
What about your spouse, a business associate, or a friend–are their retirement plans declining in value from over-exposure to the stock market too?
Borrowing funds is possible, but the loan must be a non-recourse loan.
A non-recourse loan is secured by a pledge of collateral–typically real property–but for which the borrower is not personally liable. If the borrower defaults, the lender/issuer can seize the collateral, but the lender’s recovery is limited to that collateral.
Non-recourse loans are still available, even in today’s risk-averse lending environment.
Expect lower loan-to-value ratios than with conventional financing, and you’ll often need to have 30-40% of the purchase price as a down payment.
A title/escrow company will prepare the closing documents, along with your custodian. At closing, the title to your newly-acquired property will reflect the name of your IRA Custodian for your benefit
Real Estate IRA Step #4: Operating Your Property
All expenses, including taxes, insurance, and repairs, must be paid from funds in your IRA.
You’ll need extra liquid funds available to pay these expenses. These funds can come from the deposit of rental income from the property into your IRA acct, or making annual contributions as the law allows.
Real Estate IRA Step #5: Selling Properties Held By Your IRA
It is possible to sell properties while they are held by your IRA, provided that the purchaser is not a family member.
After your sale closes, your IRA account now holds the cash proceeds, and you’re free shop for new investments!
Intrigued? Here’s Your Next Step…
If you would like to learn more about how you can invest some of your hard-earned retirement savings in Park City & Deer Valley real estate, please complete this short form:
Our Privacy Policy: It’s simple. We will not share your contact info with anybody for any reason. Period.
PS: The process may sound a bit intimidating…but with the right experts helping you every step of the way, you’ll be surprised how quickly and easily you’ll be on your way to making your retirement dollars really work effectively for you.
*A Few Important Notes:
The IRS will not let you occupy your IRA-Owned property as a primary residence.
Furthermore, you cannot place real estate that you already own into your own IRA.
* This article is a highly simplified overview of a technical and specialized process. You should consult with an attorney, your CPA, and a qualified Custodian to complete an IRA real estate investment.
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Park City Home Loan Limits Increase
March 16th, 2008 Categories: Real Estate, Statistics & Trends, Utah Facts and Fiction
Park City Home Buyers Rejoice…
The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 Makes Borrowing Less Expensive! Because the Park City, Utah area qualifies as a “high-cost” area, it received the maximum allowable increase under the new stimulus plan.
The New “Conforming” Loan Limits Expire December 31st
Between April 1st and December 31st, 2008 FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac “Conforming” loan limits in Summit County will be raised to $729,750. In nearby Wasatch County, the “Conforming” limits were raised to $431,250.
This should open the door for Park City Home buyers to purchase or refinance their properties at “Conforming” loan rates, as opposed to paying “jumbo” loan rates. In recent weeks, jumbo loans have carried about a one point premium in rates over conforming loan products.
This is good news for buyers, as the “Mortgage Crisis” has made real estate financing more difficult and more expensive in recent months. Here are the new FHA Mortgage Limits for every county in the USA.
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Park City MLS | Deer Valley MLS
January 27th, 2008 Categories: Real Estate, Statistics & Trends
Quick & Easy Park City MLS Research for Buyers
Researching possible real estate investments in Utah has never been so easy.
Thanks to the internet, it’s now possible to preview properties from the comfort of your own home or anywhere you have an internet connection by using one of the public MLS (Multiple Listing Service) portals…they’re the same real estate search engines that real estate agents use.
To Search for properties in Park City & Deer Valley Utah, use the Park City Utah MLS.
The public side of the Park City MLS (PCMLS) allows you to search for “Active” listings–properties that are currently listed for sale through a Park City real estate brokerage.
Unless you are a licensed Utah real estate agent with a paid-current subscription to the Park City MLS, you will not have access to historical “closed” or “pending” sales data from the MLS.
If you need this type of statistical reporting, we can run a quick query and email you the historical sales data you need in just a few minutes, or you can struggle for hours trying to find it yourself. But…
If you have enough time on your hands and if you know your way around a courthouse or county website, you can pull the recorded sales prices yourself, right?
Wrong–Utah is a Non-Disclosure State.
What does “non-disclosure” mean with regards to property sales records? In short, in a non-disclosure state, transaction sale prices are not reflected in the public records.
How can that be? In Utah, the sales document that is recorded at the County Recorder’s office is typically a Deed of Trust. The Deed of Trust usually only shows how much money was borrowed against a particular property, NOT the sales Price.
Is Zillow Useful in Utah?
Not really. The popular online real estate site Zillow relies on public county records as their primary data sourcethat drives their ”Zestimate” algorithms. Since sales prices are not reflected in the county records of counties in Utah, most Utah “Zestimates” are incorrect because of lack of data.
This lack of public data is a big challenge for data aggregators like Zillow and Trulia in the following non-disclosure states: Alaska, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri (some counties), Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Wyoming, and Utah. So, if you can’t use the Park City MLS or Zillow…
Find Out What Your Park City Property is Worth…Click Here!
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Park City Home Prices Defy National Trends
January 25th, 2008 Categories: Park City, Real Estate, Statistics & Trends
Park City’s niche as a spectacular year round resort destination with easy access from an international airport has insulated us from many of the problems facing other real estate markets.
One challenge we face as realtors in Park City, Utah is helping our buyers who live in other states understand that our mar
ket has not slowed down the way many markets across the nation have. Buyers can find good values, but prices remain strong in all areas of our market.
Owners of luxury second (or third or more) homes have not been affected by the ‘mortgage crisis’ so there is not an urgency to sell. Out of state buyers who see desperate sellers and foreclosures on the rise in their home states assume they can get a mountain home for a bargain.
We have had clients who have based their offers on the ‘doom and gloom statistics’ from their home states, and have been quite suprised (and disappointed) when the home they want sells for 97% of the listing price, over and over again.
The state of Utah continues to see very low unemployment and massive growth in both population and industry.
Park City is one of Utah’s most desirable places to live not only because of it’s natural beauty and wealth of activities and ameneties, but also because of it’ s proximity to the capital, Salt Lake City.
Comparing illustrates what I have been saying. The number of residential units sold is down marginally from ’06 to ’07,
However, the average sales price of single family homes rose 15% while condos rose 45%!
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