Zirana City Blog

There are still a significant number of homes that continue to sell above their asking prices.  The majority of these homes tend to be priced between $900,000 to $1,500,000.  There were 28 sales that closed above asking price.  Most, however, were not significantly over.  There were only 4 home sales in the price range above $1,500,000.  In some cases the pricing strategy has affected the outcome, whereby, the homes are deliberately priced below the selling price the seller expects to achieve.  In one extreme case there was a home priced at $1,380,000 that languished on the market.  It was later reduced in price to $1,098,000, a near $300,000 price reduction.  It subsequently sold on multiple bids at a price of $1,228,000.  Go figure!!

For the most part, prices are holding steady.  Buyers, for the most part are showing a disciplined approach and are doing their homework before coming to the table with an offer!  I have noticed with a few buyers, that if they detect there may be competing offers on a certain property, they become hesitant and may elect not to offer at all.

The supply of homes remains low by historical standards.  We are experiencing a stabilized supply of homes as we experience the summer selling season.  There is still an over supply of Buyers out there compared with the relatively small number of homes for sale.  The bulk of the buyers tend to be seeking homes that are affordable by our standards, priced below $1.5 Million.  The market trends at the moment would indicate a continued upward pressure on prices.  Homes priced upwards of $2 Million are tougher to sell.  Knowledgeable astute sellers who choose to act now can take advantage of prime market conditions unique to this area.

Final thought:  Buyers who have been disappointed in recent months while shopping the market and have been scorned by the multiple offer experience, should consider getting back in the market.  We usually see an increase of supply as the Summer selling season catches steam.  Employers are still hiring, interest rates are moderating and this is still the number one place to live!

Above comments are pertinent to Cupertino and surrounding communities, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Los Altos, and Los Gatos.  The further you travel South in Santa Clara County, or head to the Central Valley, the more the picture looks like what you may be reading in the news about the troubled real estate market and rising foreclosure rate.

By John Dozier.

May real estate sales activity for the greater Cupertino area continued at an increasingly impressive pace much as it has for the previous few months. There were 65 closed sales in May compared with 41 for April. There are currently 60 pending sales. Pending sales are homes that are under contract, or in escrow waiting to clear inspection and financing contingencies prior to close. There were 104 homes for sale at the end of May compared with 75 at the end of the April. There are still a significant number of homes that continue to sell above their asking prices. The majority of these homes tend to be priced between $900,000 to $1,500,000. There were 23 sales that closed above asking price. Most, however, were not significantly over. There were no sales above asking price for homes listed above $1,500,000. In some cases the pricing strategy has affected the outcome, whereby, the homes are deliberately priced below the selling price the seller expects to achieve. For the most part, prices are holding steady. Buyers, for the most part are showing a disciplined approach and are doing their homework before coming to the table with an offer! I have noticed with a few buyers, that if they detect there may be competing offers on a certain property, they become hesitant and may elect not to offer at all. The supply of homes remains low by historical standards. We are experiencing a stabilized supply of homes as we enter the summer selling season. There is still an over supply of Buyers out there compared with the relatively small number of homes for sale. The bulk of the buyers tend to be seeking homes that are affordable by our standards, priced below $1.5 Million. The market trends at the moment would indicate a continued upward pressure on prices. Homes priced upwards of $2 Million are tougher to sell. Knowledgeable astute sellers who choose to act now can take advantage of prime market conditions unique to this area. Final thought: Buyers who have been disappointed in recent months while shopping the market and have been scorned by the multiple offer experience, should consider getting back in the market. We usually see an increase of supply as the Summer selling season catches steam. Employers are still hiring, interest rates are moderating and this is still the number one place to live! Above comments are pertinent to Cupertino and surrounding communities, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Los Altos, and Los Gatos. The further you travel South in Santa Clara County, or head to the Central Valley, the more the picture looks like what you may be reading in the news about the troubled real estate market and rising foreclosure rate.