San Antonio Housing Inventory Hits a Six Year Low

San Antonio Market Statistics, September 2013

According to the statistics for September 2013, the housing inventory in San Antonio hit a six year low in September with just 4.6 months of inventory. Homes listed for sale spent an average of only 70 days on the market and 97 percent of homes sold for the listed price. According to the September 2013 San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (SABOR) Multiple Listing Service Report,  a total of 2,031 homes were purchased during the month, which is a 20 percent increase over September 2012.

“We have seen our inventory getting smaller and smaller all year, making this more of a competitive market,” said Steven Gragg, 2013 SABOR Chairman of the Board. “Low inventory could result in sellers receiving multiple bids on homes located in prime locations or being able to sell closer to their asking price.”

The average price in San Antonio of a home sold in September 2013 was $205,728 and the median price was $168,700. Both median and average prices are seven percent increases from the same month in 2012. Year-to-date the average sales price also increased by seven percent to $207,103 and the median grew by six percent, to $169,900.

The price breakdowns showed a slight increase in September from previous months for homes sold in the low range (below $200,000), with those accounting for 62.24 percent. Homes priced in the mid-range (between $200,000 and $500,000) made up 33.97 percent of sales and homes costing over $500,000 accounted for 3.69 percent of homes sold.

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, the Texas housing market largely avoided the crisis other states experienced over the past few years, crediting Texas’ vibrant job market and growing population. Texas has also seen substantial declines in foreclosure notices filed. In fact, according to Realty Trac, between July and September, Texas experienced a decline of 44.6 percent in foreclosure filings, compared to 29 percent nationwide.

“Interest rates have been at historic lows for some time now allowing many people to take advantage of the opportunity. Although the rates have started to inch up, they still remain below five percent making home buying affordable for a wide range of people,” said Angela Shields, SABOR President and CEO.

San Antonio Home Sales Recap
		Sep- 2011		Sep- 2012		Sep-2013
Total   Month Sales		1,576		1,686		2,031
Average   Price		$189,723		$193,026		$205,728
Median   Price		$154,600		$158,400		$168,700

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in San Antonio and would like to learn more about the San Antonio real estate market, contact you San Antonio real estate resource, Trudy Edwards, for more information. Trudy Edwards is a real estate sales and marketing professional and an Accredited Buyer Representative with Keller Williams Realty Heritage. Contact Trudy Edwards at (210) 595-9801 or truesarealestate@gmail.com.