Continued Easing for Unit Sales; With Sales Price Continuing to Rise Slightly for Vancouver WA Condos in November 2021. Although Unit's Sold have been sliding, we are still in record territory overall for the year. Prices for the short-term trend is matching the rise of the long-term trend-line. Active Inventory slides to an extremely low 0.3-month's worth of Supply. Here are the key points for this month: The Short term Condo Sales Price (3-Month Moving Average) gained just under $5k and is now at $338,270; which is up 14.16% compared to the prior November; and the 12-Month Moving Average is up 13.28% compared to the prior year;    62 Resale Condominiums were sold, which is down 9 units compared to November 2020, and 25 fewer than last month;  REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales came in ... 01/11/2022

Seasonal Slowing Continues for Unit Sales, with Sales Price in a "Holding Pattern" for Vancouver WA in November 2021. We expect sales to be slower at this time of year however, we have lower unit-sales than last year, in addition to dropping off from earlier this year.  Super-Low Active Inventory at 0.2 Month's of Supply is reflective of the lower unit-sales - there are just not enough properties to be purchased. Mortgage rates are up slightly at 3.07.%  Here are the highlights for this month: 423 Resale Residential Properties closed this month, which is 50 fewer (-10.57%) compared to the same month last year; and 70 fewer than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend rose to almost match this year's high, and is now at $490,336, with a year-over-year gain of 15.62% ; with ... 01/10/2022

Unit Sales Show Seasonal Slowing with Continued, although Slower Price Rise for Vancouver WA in September 2021. Heading into the traditionally slower time of the year we still see relatively strong Unit-Sales with still-rising prices; with Low Active Inventory. Mortgage rates remain moved up slightly to 2.9% Real estate Prices in Vancouver WA slowed their rise to $3k above last month (up 17%+ year-over-year). Here are the highlights for this month: 517 Resale Residential Properties closed this month, which is 39 more (8.16%) compared to the same month last year; and 1 more than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend rose to a new high, and is now at $490,787, with a year-over-year gain of 17.26% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 17.14%.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure pr... 11/18/2021

A Modest Easing for Unit Sales; With Sales Price Up Slightly for Vancouver WA Condos in August 2021. Although Unit's Sold eased from last month, they posted the Second-Highest number we've recorded ever. Prices stopped their slide, and the short-term trend is matching the rise of the long-term trend-line. Active Inventory remains stubbornly below one-month's worth of Supply. Here are the key points for this month: The Short term Condo Sales Price (3-Month Moving Average) gained just under $5k and is now at $329,533; which is up 4.99% compared to the prior August; and the 12-Month Moving Average is at 11.78% compared to the prior year;    82 Resale Condominiums were sold, which is up 28 units compared to August 2020, and 9 fewer than last month;  REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales came in... 09/28/2021

Seasonal Slowing in Unit Sales while still Stronger than last year; are combined with a Slowing Price Rise for Vancouver WA in August 2021. The Pace of Sales and level of Active Inventory show we are still in a strong Seller's Market. Mortgage rates remain below 3% Real estate Prices in Vancouver WA slowed their rise to approximately $3k aver last month (up 19%+ year-over-year). Here are the key points for this month: 506 Resale Residential Properties closed this month, which is 83 more (19.62%) compared to the same month last year; and 80 fewer than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend again posted a new high, and is now at $487,365, with a year-over-year gain of 19.15% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 17.84%.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were at 0 ... 09/14/2021

A Record High for Unit Sales; While Sales Price Easing for Vancouver WA Condos in July 2021. This month we posted the highest Unit sales number ever. Prices continued their slide, even though we had one luxury condo sold. The strong unit-sales ensured the Active Inventory was below one-month's worth of Supply. Here are the highlights for this month: The Short term Condo Sales Price (3-Month Moving Average) fell almost $3k and is now at $324,785; which is up 7.88% compared to the prior July; and the 12-Month Moving Average is at 13.80% compared to the prior year;    91 Resale Condominiums were sold, which is up 21 units compared to July 2020, and 15 more than last month;  REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales came in at 0 units (0% of total); no change from 0 (0% of total) in July 2020.  Sho... 08/31/2021

A Slight Slowing to the Rising Home Sales Prices to a New High; while Unit-Home-Sales hit another High for Vancouver WA in July 2021. Home Sales in Vancouver WA are still in a strong Seller's Market, with units-sold hitting another high; and prices hitting another high. Active Inventory is still less than Month's worth ending the month at 0.7.  Nation-wide the average Home Loan rates dipped to 2.87%. Here are this month's highlights: 581 Resale Homes closed this month, which is 60 more ( 11.5%) compared to the same month last year; and 49 more than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend moved up approx $10.6k from last month, and is now at $484,735, with a year-over-year gain of 21.48% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 17.78%  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sale... 08/30/2021

8018 NE 38th AveVancouver, WA 98665Sweet and well maintained Townhome in lovely Cindy's Parkview neighborhood.  There are approximately 255 Townhomes in this group with a  median owner age of 36-49 but all age owners live there too. 8018 NE 38th Ave was built in year 2004. It has 3 nice sized bedrooms, the largest bedroom is the master bedroom on the main. The master has a sink washbasin and has a also has a nice walk-in closet. (Who doesn't love a walk-in closet?!)Upstairs you will find 2 other bedrooms and a spacious loft for your library sitting/reading area or an efficient office space.  Here is what the RMLS has to say about this home:"Spacious and lovely 1779 sq ft townhome, 3 bdrms+loft plus largest bedroom on main / 2/1 baths. Cook and chat with your guests in this open-concept ... 08/25/2021

50% Higher Unit Sales from Last Year; with the Average Sales Price Continuing its Slide for Vancouver WA Condos in June 2021. Unit sales are still very strong compared to last year. However, with fewer Luxury Condo sales, this segment's Sale Prices are now well below this segment's high.  Here are the key points for this month: The Short term Condo Sales Price (3-Month Moving Average) fell about $19k and is now at $327,424; which is up 10.83% compared to the prior June; and the 12-Month Moving Average is at 14.73% compared to the prior year;    75 Resale Condominiums were sold, which is up 25 units compared to June 2020, and 3 fewer than last month;  REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales came in at 0 units (0% of total); no change from 0 (0% of total) in June 2020.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclos... 08/02/2021

Extremely Robust Unit Sales combined with Continued Strong Price Rise (21%+) for Vancouver WA in June 2021. Active Inventory remains quite low despite a decent rise in New Listings (Supply). Mortgage loan rates remain below 3% causing prices for Real estate in Vancouver WA to rise about $10k aver last month (up 21%+ year-over-year). Here are the key points for this month: 522 Resale Residential Properties closed this month, which is 116 more (28.57%) compared to the same month last year; and 48 more than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend is regularly posting new highs, and is now at $474,136, with a year-over-year gain of 21.95% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 16.52%.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were at 0 units (0% of total); down from 2 in June... 07/21/2021

Unit Sales Double from Last Year; with Sales Prices Backing-Off from Recent Highs for Vancouver WA Condos in May 2021. Unit sales did Double (+1 unit over) this month compared to last year. Sale Prices continued to ease from their recent high; but, although up 21.5%+ over last year. Here are the highlights for this month: The Short term Condo Sales Price (3-Month Moving Average) fell over $18k and is now at $347,111; which is up 21.51% compared to the prior May; and the 12-Month Moving Average is at 16.70% compared to the prior year;    75 Resale Condominiums were sold, which is up 38 units compared to May 2020, and 4 more than last month;  REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales came in at 0 units (0% of total); no change from 0 (0% of total) in May 2020.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure propert... 07/01/2021

Home Sales Prices Rocketing Up to a New High; as Unit-Home-Sales are 52% Higher for Vancouver WA in May 2021. Homes for Sale in Vancouver WA are "flying off the self" with the number of homes selling are 52% higher than this month last year, with prices $80k higher! Active Inventory is scarce at 0.4 Month's worth; while Home Loan rates dipped to slightly below 3%;. Here are this month's highlights: 463 Resale Homes closed this month, which is 158 more ( 51.8%) compared to the same month last year; and 11 more than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend moved up approx $10.3k from last month, and is now at $465,299, with a year-over-year gain of 20.79% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 15.34%  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were at 0 units (0% of total); do... 06/17/2021

Unit Sales Blast-Off with Sales Prices In-Tow for Vancouver WA Condos in April 2021. An almost-Doubling of Unit sales was posted this month compared to the same month last year. Sale Prices eased slightly after rising like a skyrocket last month; but, are still up 25%+ over last year. Here are the key points for this month: The Short term Condo Sales Price (3-Month Moving Average) eased just over $4k and is now at $366,830; which is up 25.54% compared to the prior April; and the 12-Month Moving Average is at 15.65% compared to the prior year;    71 Resale Condominiums were sold, which is up 35 units compared to April 2020, and 3 fewer than last month;  REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales remained at 1 units (1.41% of total); up from 0 (0% of total) in April 2020.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclos... 06/02/2021

Strong Unit Sales were Extremely Strong with Prices 18%+ Higher for Vancouver WA in April 2021. Super-Low Active Inventory relative to Very Strong Demand; combined with un-reasonably low mortgage loan rates is driving prices for Real estate in Vancouver WA strongly up at 18%+ for the month. Here are the key points for this month: 450 Resale Residential Properties closed this month, which is 144 more (47.06%) compared to the same month last year; and 66 more than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend is shooting up like a skyrocket to post a new high, and is now at $454,962, with a year-over-year gain of 18.23% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 13.68%.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were at 0 units (0% of total); no change from 0 in April 2020 (0% of tota... 06/01/2021

Unit Sales Blast-Off with Sales Prices In-Tow for Vancouver WA Condos in March 2021. Unit sales are almost twice the level seen last year, partly because of a dip last year, while this year is in a super-strong bull-run. With a few luxury condo closings, Sale Prices hit a new high by taking a huge leap up. Here are the highlights for this month: The Short term Condo Sales Price (3-Month Moving Average) leapt up about $28k and is now at $369,643; which is up 25.46% compared to the prior March; and the 12-Month Moving Average is at 13.92% compared to the prior year;    73 Resale Condominiums were sold, which is up 27 units compared to March 2020, and 19 more than last month;  REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales remained at 1 units (1.37% of total); up from 0 (0% of total) in March 2020.  Sh... 04/27/2021

Prices for Home Sales Shoot-up to a New High; with Unit-Home-Sales at a Brisk Pace for Vancouver WA in March 2021. Home Sales in Vancouver WA have been going stronger and earlier this year compared to any time in the last 10 years. Active Inventory available at any one time is consumed so very quickly. Home Loan rates rose to slightly above 3%; which is still extremely low on a historical basis. Here are this month's highlights: 379 Resale Homes closed this month, which is 61 more ( 19.18%) compared to the same month last year; and 61 more than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend moved up approx $7k from last month, and is now at $446,817, with a year-over-year gain of 17.18% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 15.58%  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were ... 04/23/2021

  "A beaver does not, as legend would have it, know which direction the tree will fall when he cuts it, but counts on alacrity to make up for lack of engineering expertise."Ann Zwinger PS - 2021's real estate market action in Vancouver WA is "hot"  If you ace planning on Selling or, just want to know what your home is worth -  we offer a no-cost, no-obligation Comparative Market Analysis for your Vancouver WA Home.  We also have on-line form to request your Home Market Analysis,,  Either way we trust you won't delay!The information and photos in this Vancouver WA photo-update have been prepared by Vancouver Real Estate Broker, John Slocum,  SFR, 04/07/2021

Strong Unit Sales Continue Last Year while Sales Prices Skyrocket for Vancouver WA Condos in February 2021. Continued extremely low level of Active Inventory combined with strong demand has blown the lid off of prices this month. Sale Prices, as we'll show below, shot up on a trajectory like a skyrocket. Here are the highlights for this month: The Short term Condo Sales Price (3-Month Moving Average) blasted up about $42k and is now at $341,997; which is up 16.79% compared to the prior February; and the 12-Month Moving Average is at 12.39% compared to the prior year;    53 Resale Condominiums were sold, which is up 18 units compared to February 2020, and 6 more than last month;  REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales remained at 0 units (0% of total); no change from 0 (0% of total) in Februa... 03/25/2021

Strong Unit Sales Combined with Super-Low Inventory Moves Prices Upward for Vancouver WA in February 2021. With Strong Demand taking most every listing available, we start the year for Real estate in Vancouver WA with unseasonably strong unit-sales and prices hitting another new high. I Mortgage Interest Rates rose slightly but were still below 3.0% Here are the key points for this month: 311 Resale Residential Properties closed this month, which is 34 more (12.27%) compared to the same month last year; and 29 more than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend broke out of its holding pattern to post a new high, and is now at $440,460, with a year-over-year gain of 16.76% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 12.14%.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were at 0 uni... 03/19/2021

 Unit Sales As Strong as Last Year with Sales Prices Resuming their Upward Move for Vancouver WA Condos in January 2021. Despite the very low level of Active Inventory, we see 1 more sale for this month compared to last year. Sale Prices have moved upwards again but, only slightly below their recent high-mark. Here are the key points for this month: The Short term Condo Sales Price (3-Month Moving Average) shot up about $17k and is now at $309,833; which is up 4.73% compared to the prior January; and the 12-Month Moving Average is at 10.95% compared to the prior year;    48 Resale Condominiums were sold, which is up 1 units compared to January 2020, and 13 fewer than last month;  REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales remained at 0 units (0% of total); no change from 0 (0% of total) in Janua... 02/24/2021