Real Estate activity rebounds after slow July, but still lags 2015

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New listings slow, overall inventory very low in Jackson Hole real estate market

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Monthly Market Update for Aug 2016

Jackson Hole, WY

What’s new in July 2016? (New Listing Analysis)

  • 73 :: Total number of new listings in July
    • Total New Listing Volume: $133,226,000
    • Average List Price: $1,825,000
  • 58 new residential properties (single family, condo, townhome)
    • Average List Price: $1,677,000
    • New listings already under contract or sold: 13
  • 15 new building sites
    • Average List Price: $2,393,000
    • New listings already under contract or sold: 3

What it means: The amount of new inventory hitting the market is slowly declining from the peak in May, with 73 new listings coming online in July. The dollar volume of July’s new listings also declined, making up only 1/2 of the new listing volume from June. (Remember that June’s new listing volume was inflated due to 2 very high-end properties hitting the market for a combined $81 million, however even after removing these two outliers, listing volume in July was still down roughly $30 million from June.) Even though we’ve seen close to 300 new properties hit the market this summer, current inventory levels are the lowest since the peak of the real estate market in 2007. New inventory in 2016 has lagged both 2014 and 2015 numbers in nearly every month of the year (see chart below).  While the average listing price of new lots remained above $2 million, the average listing price of homes dropped significantly from June to July, mostly as a result of those two high-end listings in June.  Six condos priced under $500,000 hit the market in July, including a one bedroom end unit in the Berry Patch in The Aspens, listed for $435,000. On the other end of the spectrum, 8 homes priced between $3-6 million came onto the market in July, including homes in Tucker Ranch, Teton Pines and Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis. Many buyers continue to move quickly on well priced inventory, as over 20% of July’s new listings are already sold or have sales pending (by Aug 10th).   

Notable new listings in July include:

  • Two 1 bedroom condos close to downtown Jackson – $320,000 – $325,000
  • 40 acres bordering National Forest in Squaw Creek – $895,000
  • New Construction in “downtown” Wilson – $1,795,000
  • Two 3,330 sq foot cabins at Shooting Star Resort – $4,500,000 each

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“Middle Market” Hot: Half of all sales in July occur in $500,000 – $1,000,000 price range

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Monthly Market Update for Aug 2016

Jackson Hole, WY

What Sold in July 2016?

  • 48% :: Percentage of single family home sales (back to average)
  • 39% :: Percentage of condo/townhome sales (similar to last month)
  • 13% :: Percentage of Land Sales (up after 2 low months)
  • 35% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for over $1 million (down from last month)
  • 65% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $1 million (up from last month)
  • 10% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $500,000 (down again)

What it means:  The breakdown of sales across property types returned to typical levels in July, with single family home sales representing just under 1/2 of all sales. Condos and townhome sales remained similar to last month, but were still a bit below average. Land sales picked up after two months of decline, most likely a result of low inventory levels (i.e. when buyers can’t find an existing house they desire, they may to turn to land to build what they want).  Entry level sales took another dip after starting out strong this past spring. Only 10% of all sales occurred under $500,000 in July, the second lowest percentage in the past year (see chart below). As prices continue to rise, the entry level market is shrinking. The hot spot this summer is proving to be the “middle market” ($500,000 – $1,000,000). In June, 36% of all sales occurred in this price range and in July this segment accounted for over 50% of all sales! Sales in this segment included several townhomes and single family homes in Rafter J and Cottonwood Park, which remain popular with local buyers. As a result, property sales over $1 million took a dip after increasing for two straight months, accounting for only 35% of all sales (vs. 45% in June). Further, there were zero high end property sales (defined as sales over $3 million) in July, the first such time this has occurred in the past 12 months. 

Walden Pond Twinhome in Rafter J – one of many sales in the mid market price range in July (listed by JH Sotheby’s)

 

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Transactions and sales decline in July after explosive June in Jackson Hole real estate market

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Monthly Market Update for Aug 2016

Jackson Hole, WY

Summary – July 2016:

  • 31 :: Total residential sale transactions (vs. 58 in June)
  • $29,125,000 :: Total residential sales volume (vs. $78 million in June)
  • $940,000::  Average sales price of reported and unreported sales (lowest in past year)
  • 96% ::  Ratio of sales price to list price (typical level)
  • 133 ::  Average days on market prior to selling (lowest in past 3+ years!)

What it means:  The explosion of real estate activity we experienced in June proved to be more of an anomaly than signaling the start of a record breaking summer trend. After recording the highest transaction level in 3 years (58) and the highest sales volume in 2016 ($75 million) in June, the Jackson Hole real estate market eased off a bit in July with 31 sales totally less than $30 million in sales volume. Interestingly, last July was also lackluster with only 34 sales and $30 million in sales volume. It will be interesting to see if these next few months will mirror the sustained increase in activity seen in Aug/Sept/Oct of 2015 (see chart below). After increasing two months in a row, the average sales price dropped significantly in July, dipping below the $1 million mark for the first time since July 2015 ($902,000). The lower average sales price was driven by several sales in the $500,000 – $700,000 range (see “What Sold?” below). While the sale price to list price ratio held steady at 96%, over 1/4 of buyers paid at, near or ABOVE the listing price for properties in July, including a twinhome in Rafter J, which had multiple offers and sold for $20,000 OVER the listing price. This illustrates that there is still strong demand for well priced properties, especially in the sub $650,000 price range. After hitting a high of 225 days in January 2016, the average number of days a property sits on the market before selling took another dip, reaching a low not seen in the past 3+ years (since I began tracking this statistic). In fact, 50% of all sales in July sold within 90 days of hitting the market (!) – most likely a result of 10 year low inventory levels (see Mid Year Summary). Many buyers know the market well and are prepared to act quickly when they find a property that suits their needs.  (Note: If you are searching for a particular property type/price range, please connect me so that I can alert you about well priced properties entering our market. You can also sign up for email updates for new listings in your price range.) 

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Condos and Homes in the $500,000-$1,000,000 price range see increased activity in June

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Monthly Market Update for July 2016

Jackson Hole, WY

What Sold in June 2016?

  • 55% :: Percentage of single family home sales (back up after low last month)
  • 38% :: Percentage of condo/townhome sales (down after high last month)
  • 7% :: Percentage of Land Sales (down for second month in a row)
  • 45% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for over $1 million (up again from last month)
  • 55% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $1 million (down again from last month)
  • 16% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $500,000 (half of last month)

What it means:  Single family homes sales are back up after a slow May, representing over half of all property sales in June.  Condos and townhome sales dipped after a strong showing in May.  Land sales declined again last month (only 4 sales in June), as many buyers focus their attention on the influx of existing homes and townhomes that have come onto the market in the last few months.  Entry level sales took a dip after a strong May, with only 15% of all sales occurring under $500,000 in June. The “hot spot” in June was the $500,000 – $1,000,000 price range, representing 36% of all sales last month. Sales in this segment included several vacation condos in The Aspens and Teton Village and several single family homes in Rafter J and Cottonwood Park, which are popular with local buyers. Property sales over $1 million increased for a second month in a row, accounting for 45% of all sales. High end property sales (defined as sales over $3 million) slowed in June as only 4 sales occurred in this price range (7% of all sales). Three of these high end sales were in Granite Ridge – 2 cabins (pictured below) and the last remaining undeveloped slopeside lot in the development. 

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One of 2 Granite Ridge cabins that sold in June (listed by JH Sotheby’s)

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New Listings continue to hit Jackson Hole real estate market, especially in the higher end

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Monthly Market Update for July 2016

Jackson Hole, WY

What’s new in June 2016? (New Listing Analysis)

  • 90 :: Total number of new listings in June
    • Total New Listing Volume: $240,700,000
    • Average List Price: $2,675,000
  • 69 new residential properties (single family, condo, townhome)
    • Average List Price: $2,690,000
    • New listings already under contract or sold: 16
  • 21 new building sites
    • Average List Price: $2,620,000
    • New listings already under contract or sold: 2

What it means: New inventory continues to hit the market, with 90 new listings coming online in June. Joined with last month, we’ve seen 200 new properties enter the Jackson Hole real estate market so far this summer. While the number of new listings in June is down slightly from May, the volume of new listings actually increased. As a result, the average sales price of June listings was close to $2.7 million. There were two very high end new listings that no doubt affected these statistics: an 11,000 sq foot home on 40 acres north of Town was listed for $28 million (pictured below) and a 264 acre property (including modern home, guest house, barn, etc.) with frontage on both Fish Creek and the Snake River was listed for $53 million! However, even without these two listings, the average sales price of June’s new inventory was over $1.8 million, continuing an increasing trend seen over the last few months (see chart below).  The average listing price of new lot listings was also above $2.6 million and included two large parcels in Bar-B-Bar (located along the Snake River north of Town), listed for $12 million and $15.5 million, respectively. Several single family homes hit the market in the $600,000 – $800,000 price range. These homes in Cottonwood Park, Rafter J, the Town of Jackson, Red Top Meadows and Hoback Junction represent the least expensive single family home options in Teton County.  Many buyers are moving quickly, as 20% of June’s new listings are already sold or have sales pending (by July 10th).   

Notable new listings in June include:

  • 2 bedroom / 1 bath single family home in West Jackson – $599,000
  • Log Cabin with large shop/garage in Hoback – $635,000
  • Modern 2 bdrm condo in Pearl @ Jackson in downtown – $1,150,000
  • Four lots bordering Elk Refuge in Gill Addition (with older home) – $6,000,000

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11,000 sq ft home on 40 acres – Listed by JH Sotheby’s for $28 million

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Jackson Hole Real Estate activity explodes in June, reaching levels not seen in nearly 3 years

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Monthly Market Update for July 2016

Jackson Hole, WY

Summary – June 2016:

  • 58 :: Total residential sale transactions (highest in nearly 3 years!)
  • $77,934,000 :: Total residential sales volume (highest in 2016)
  • $1,345,000::  Average sales price of reported and unreported sales (another increase)
  • 96% ::  Ratio of sales price to list price (typical level)
  • 173 ::  Average days on market prior to selling (remains low)

What it means:  The Jackson Hole real estate market is on fire! There were nearly 60 sale transactions in June, the highest level of monthly transactions since August 2013. Sales Volume also spiked in June, marking the highest monthly volume seen since last October 2015. While May 2016 statistics lagged 2015 (see June’s Market Report), the activity level in June 2016 leaves no doubt that the busy summer selling season is in full swing!  The average sales price increased again in June, but still remains below the highs seen in the past year (see chart below).  The sale price to list price ratio has returned to stable levels at 96%, meaning, on average buyers are purchasing at a 4% discount to the listing price. That being said, 11 properties sold at, near or above the listing price in June, including an older cabin and guest house on 1.5 acres off the Village Road, which sold for $25,000 OVER the listing price.  The average number of days on market remained at 173, the lowest level seen since last September. Well priced properties continue to sell quickly, as 24 properties (41% of all sales!) sold within 90 days of listing. Again this month, there were also several properties that sold BEFORE even hitting the market or being entered into the Multiple List Service (MLS). (Note: If you are searching for a particular property type/price range, please contact me so that I can help identify additional properties for you that may not be officially listed in the MLS.)

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New listing activity explodes in May in Jackson Hole real estate market

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Monthly Market Update for June 2016

Jackson Hole, WY

What’s new in May 2016? (New Listing Analysis)

  • 110 :: Total number of new listings in April
    • Total New Listing Volume: $206,025,000
    • Average List Price: $1,870,000
  • 78 new residential properties (single family, condo, townhome)
    • Average List Price: $1,860,000
    • New listings already under contract or sold: 13
  • 32 new building sites
    • Average List Price: $1,890,000
    • New listings already under contract or sold: 1

What it means: Hello Inventory! New listing activity exploded in May as over 100 new listings hit the market last month, totaling over $200 million in listing volume. Without a doubt, the busy summer selling season is here! In the early parts of 2016, inventory levels lagged 2014 & 2015 numbers (see chart below), however new listings in May surpassed 2015 levels and nearly matched 2014 levels.  New listings in May outpaced sales at a rate of more than 3 to 1, meaning for every sale in May, 3 new listings came onto the market. The average asking price of May’s new listings was close to $2 million, as many high end properties hit the market. In particular, there were 13 new listings over $3 million in Teton County in May, including a 35 acre property in Ely Springs Ranch ($10.3 million), the re-listing of the Lazy Moose Ranch in Wilson ($8.75 million) and a 5,100 sq foot home in Bar-B-Bar Meadows north of town (listed for $3.25 million and pictured below).  At the other end of the spectrum, 9 condos priced under $500,000 were added to the summer inventory, including a 2-story, 2 bed/2 bath townhome on Glenwood ($395,000) and a 2 bedroom Ponderosa Village condo, currently the least expensive property in Teton County, listed at $265,000.  Compared to April, May also saw nearly 3 times as many new lot listings, with an average listing price near $2 million. The least expensive lot listing in May is a 4.3 acre lot located south of Wilson for $380,000, while the most expensive lot listing was a 35 acre parcel in Crescent H Ranch listed for $6.75 million.

Notable new listings in May include:

  • Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom East Jackson townhome with Teton views – $599,000
  • Re-development potential on double lot in Town with older single family home and large shop – $1,195,000
  • Newly constructed 2,400 sq foot home in downtown Wilson – $1,350,000
  • 6 acres of private land on the Wilson bench on Teton Pass – $1,200,000

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Newly listed home in Bar-B-Bar $3.25 million – Listed by RE/MAX Obsidian

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As we enter the busy summer listing/selling season, the amount (and price) of new inventory will dictate future market values. The law of supply and demand will especially affect the sub $1 million segment, where current supply levels are very low compared to 2015. Whether you are a first time or seasoned home buyer, there are still opportunities out there, with many not listed in the MLS. If you are an active buyer, or looking to get into the Jackson Hole real estate market, please connect with me for an honest and comprehensive analysis of the current buying opportunities in our market.

As a Seller, the best strategy is to price your property competitively (based on the most comparable sales) and market it effectively, as buyers continue to be motivated by finding a good value. If you are interested in a learning what your property could sell for in this market, please connect with me for a free, in-depth, data-driven market analysis.

Property sales under $500,000 increase for 2nd month in Jackson Hole

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Monthly Market Update for June 2016

Jackson Hole, WY

What Sold in May 2016? 

  • 42% :: Percentage of single family home sales (significant drop from previous months)
  • 46% :: Percentage of condo/townhome sales (significant increase from previous months)
  • 12% :: Percentage of Land Sales (down slightly from April)
  • 36% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for over $1 million (up from low last month)
  • 64% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $1 million (down from high last month)
  • 30% :: Percentage of residential properties selling for under $500,000 (2nd large monthly increase)
  • 7 :: Commercial Transactions – 5 sales and 2 leases

What it means: After increasing for 3 straight months, single family homes sales declined in May, representing only 42% of all sales and marking the lowest percentage since Aug 2015. Three of these sales were multi-family properties (2 duplexes and 1 four-plex), illustrating investors’ interest in our strong rental market in Jackson Hole. On the other end, the percentage of condo and townhome sales nearly doubled from April to May and accounted for more sales than single family homes for the first time in several months (see chart below). There were 4 land sales in May including two 1.17 acre vacant lots in Shooting Star near Teton Village at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort which sold for $2.7 million each.  Entry level sales had another strong month, with 30% of all sales occurring under $500,000 in May, achieving a double digit increase for the second month in a row (see chart below). The majority of the 10 sales under $500,000 where condos in the Town of Jackson, including a 2 bed/2 bath townhome with a 1 car garage located in central Jackson, which sold in 79 days from listing. Property sales over $1 million rebounded slightly after accounting for only 25% of all sales last month. Property sales over $3 million also rebounded with 4 sales over $3 million including a newly built home on the Westbank, which had been on and off the market for nearly 3 years (pictured below).  The month of May also saw 4 larger commercial sales in Jackson, including the Wilson gas station, an in-town restaurant space and a re-development opportunity on Broadway (currently home to Ocean City).

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New custom home on Westbank – SOLD in May 2016 – Listed by JH Real Estate Assoc

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Sale Transactions & Dollar Volume increase in May, but still lag 2015 summer sale statistics

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Monthly Market Update for June 2016

Jackson Hole, WY

Summary – May 2016:

  • 33 :: Total residential sale transactions (highest in past 6 months)
  • $38,200,000 :: Total residential sales volume (jump from last month)
  • $1,160,000::  Average sales price of reported and unreported sales (up after a low last month)
  • 96% ::  Ratio of sales price to list price (back up to typical level)
  • 173 ::  Average days on market prior to selling (lowest in 8 months)

What it means:  Both sale transactions and dollar volume jumped up in the month of May after a sluggish early spring. Dollar Volume increased 54% from April, while sale transactions in May were the highest in the past 6 months. This is great news as we enter the busy summer selling season, however these sale statistics are still lagging 2015 numbers. Compared to May 2015, both sales transactions AND dollar volume are down 42% (see chart below). It will be interesting to see if the entire summer selling season will lag 2015, or if we are simply off to a slower start this year.  The average sales price increased slightly in May, but still remains low, dipping below $1.2 million for only the 3rd time in the past 12 months.   The sale price to list price ratio stabilized at 96% after a low a few months ago. In May, 5 properties sold at or near the listing price, including two 3-bdrm condos in Hansen Meadows, selling at $410,000 and $440,000.  The average number of days a property sits on the market before selling dropped significantly in May, marking the lowest level seen since last September, as 11 properties (or 33% of all sales) sold within 90 days of listing. There were also several properties that sold BEFORE even hitting the market or being entered into the Multiple List Service (MLS). (Note: If you are searching for a particular property type/price range, please contact me so that I can help identify additional properties for you that may not be officially listed in the MLS.)

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