We just hit 20,000 listings in the REBGV and the trend would point to even more homes for sale this fall. Currently were up over 60% in YOY inventory and on track for 70%+ by month end. We saw prices decline last month and many feel prices are destined to continue moving downward. We will likely see well over 8 MOI (months of inventory) at month end compared with 3 MOI at the end of last July.
Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Does cheering a price correction make you a pessimist? I guess it depends entirely on your current position.
One thing is for certain, home prices we're growing at a rate that could not be sustained. Now our market is re balancing. I personally would not want to be holding a bunch of pre-sales right now.
What does this mean for buyers and sellers?
Sellers:
Price sharply. Don't get greedy.
Buyers:
Prepare to hold long term, and take this opportunity to negotiate favourable terms.
