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Absorption Rates

Like all markets, the real estate market is influenced by inventory levels. The absorption rates are calculated based on inventory levels, specifically on the number of active properties listed in each price point divided by the number of pending listing in each price point from the ECARMLS areas 16 (North Santa Rosa Beach), 17 (South Santa Rosa Beach), 18 (Santa Rosa Beach East), & 19 (Point Washington). The absorption rates found were based on actual price point segments, and this gives you an idea of the activity at each price point. The absorption rate gives you the number of months of inventory left if sales remain constant. The assumption made for this type of absorption rate is no homes will come on the market before the entire present inventory is sold. The absorption rate gives you an idea of what is selling in the area and what price points are holding onto inventory the longest. Listed below are the price points and the absorption rate.

$100,000-$200,000: 3 ½ months of inventory

$200,000-$300,000: 15 months of inventory

$300,000-$400,000: 10 ½ months of inventory

$400,000-$500,000: 42 months of inventory

$500,000-$600,000: 12 months of inventory

$600,000-$700,000: 16 ½ months of inventory

$800,000-$1,000,000: 21 months of inventory

$1,000,000-$2,000,000: 88 months of inventory

$2,000,000-$9,000,000: 100 months of inventory

Pending home sales in July 2011

According to the Florida Realtors News from 8/29/2011, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, slipped 1.3 percent to 89.7 in July from 90.9 in June; but its 14.4 percent above the 78.4 index in July 2010. The data for the PHSI is based on contracts, not closings. In the south pending home sales fell 4.8 percent in July to an index of 94.4 but are 9.5 percent higher than July 2010.

From Yahoo News: Cities Where Housing is Recession-Proof

Destin, FL faced a steep recessionary decline but has momentum now.
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Destin, Florida
Median home price: $159,300
Second Quarter 2011 Price Increase: 5.6%
First Quarter 2011 Price Increase: 0.9%
Price Plunge Since Peak: 37.2% decline

Destin, FL made the list on Yahoo’s Cities where housing is Recession-Proof. For the full article read:

http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/cities-where-housing-is-recession-proof.html

Buying and Market Tips

VIP (very important property) – Let us know what is important to you: how many bedrooms, proximity to the beach, swimming pool, vacation rental possibilities, style, neighborhood preference, etc. Give us some ideas and let us send you some properties to get you started. Internet searches are an excellent way to preview real estate from your desktop! Be open to sleepers and diamonds-in-the-rough – we know where they are!
Pre-qualify (see how much you can afford) with your banker or mortgage company. If you need local recommendations we can provide contact numbers. Grayton Coast Properties has great relationships with a number of local lenders throughout the Gulf Coast.
Price Range – Give us a price range of what you are willing and able to spend. With over thousands of listings in our immediate area, it is imperative to narrow the property search.
Heads Up! Making Appointments – let us know when you will be in town and set aside time to go see your choices. Our area has many properties with vacation rental guests – so we have to make appointments, pick up keys and work around check-ins and check-outs. Stats show that viewing over 5 (maximum) properties per day is unproductive. Wear comfortable everything, hire a babysitter or bring one if possible….and have fun – you’ll be seeing some great real estate.
Hot Hot Hot! Market Conditions – there has never been a better time to buy.  Prices have dropped significantly over the last few years.  When we tell you a property is a deal – you must be ready to move.  Trust us, if we have noticed it, so have others and your incredible bargain at the beach might just remain a pipe dream.
Everything is negotiable – Today’s sellers don’t want to be asked – “What is the lowest you will take?” Make a written offer and that will get the negotiating started. If you are not ready to make an offer – accept the fact that the property may not be available later.