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2019 Jackson Hole Real Estate Summary & 2020 Forecast

Summary: Jackson Hole Real Estate & 2020 Forecast

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Market Analysis

Real Estate Sales in Jackson Hole – Past 5 years

We all remember 2018 in the Jackson Hole real estate market, right? An explosive year where everything was up, way up! Transactions increased 13%, while overall sales volume jumped a staggering 38%, and the average sale price was up 22%. What a year! Could it continue? Surely this level of appreciation wasn’t sustainable? Many predicted a recession, or a the very least a stabilization after such a wild year. Well, the 2019 market in Jackson Hole did slow down, but just a bit. While not a significant correction like many were hoping / predicting, the numbers show that 2018 was most likely a “peak” year. With a similar level of sales in 2019, dollar volume decreased 6% and the average sale price dropped 4.5%. The median sale price increased, recording its highest mark in the last 5 years but that is more likely an indication of the “Virginian Village effect” (see sales section above) then a result of increasing sale prices. New this year, I analyzed properties that sold at or above their listing prices, which can help us understand overall demand, as these sales are usually a result of multiple and/or quick offers. In each year since 2016, more and more properties have sold at or above the asking price, peaking in 2018 at 114 property sales (nearly 1 in every 4 sales!). In 2019, with a similar level of overall sales, 87 properties sold at or above their listing price (or roughly 1 in every 6 properties). While not a drastic change, this is another indicator of demand slowing down from the highs of 2018.

Inventory Trends – Past 5 years

After peaking in 2015 (739 new listings), the amount of new inventory entering the market constricted in 2016, down 16% percent. New listing levels have been increasing year-over-year since 2017, recently up 10% from 2018 to 2019 (696 new listings) – marking the most significant increase in over 5 years. After seeing what the market did in 2018, sellers may have wanted to take advantage and cash out, listing their property for sale in 2019. When more inventory (supply) enters the market, this can put downward pressure on pricing, perhaps explaining the slight decline in both sales volume and average sales prices in 2019. Obviously this isn’t true for the entire market, as certain pockets (Town under $1.3 million for example) continue to see high demand (and increasing prices). However, even though there were more listings in 2019, we saw the same amount of sales as 2018 (with fewer new listings), perhaps as some potential buyers sat on the sidelines waiting for a larger market correction.

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2020 Forecast

After a exceptionally strong 2018, I predicted that the unprecedented rate of market acceleration could not continue (see my 2019 forecast). After seeing things slow a bit in 2019, what will 2020 bring? Will things continue to slow or plateau like 2019 or will high demand for Jackson Hole properties once again push pricing upward?

Talks of a pending recession still abound, but will it happen in Jackson? It seems unlikely. Jackson Hole remains a highly desirable place to live for year round families and second homeowners alike. As more and more people can work remotely, many want to make living the dream in Jackson Hole a reality. That will probably never change. As people continue to move here, they will continue to compete for properties with the local buyers. Unfortunately, this can lead to the local working people getting squeezed – beaten out by cash offers and buyers willing to pay over market value to get their spot in Jackson Hole. I predict it getting continually harder and harder for local buyers to enter the market, and increasingly difficult to move up in the market (without taking on a higher mortgage in the process).

There is always uncertainty with an election year. Add to that global trade talks and impeachment hearings and many people are holding their breath and watching the market closely. That being said, many investors are cash heavy, waiting for any recession induced opportunities, suggesting that any slight down turn will be immediately buoyed by an increase in demand.

In a unique market like Jackson Hole, where the supply of land is permanently limited due to publicly held land and  conservation easements, it’s hard to imagine we will see enough new supply (or a decrease in demand) to result in any significant downtown. Happy 2020!

 

Advice for Sellers in 2020:

Know how your property’s “micro-market”. Certain segments of the market are seeing different levels of demand. Be familiar with recent comps, but even more importantly, current inventory / competition in your segment.

Be prepared for multiple or quick offers in certain segments. Think about what terms are most important to you. Focus on buyer’s enthusiasm and ability to preform.

Prepare your home for sale: de-clutter, clean up, work on deferred maintenance items, etc. Move in ready and remodeled properties are receiving the most attention. Discuss which (if any) updates will produce a higher return.

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Advice for Buyers in 2020:

Know and follow the market. What are the recent comps? How are current inventory levels? What types of properties are selling quickly?

Recognize a good/fair deal and be ready to act quickly as inventory in certain segments remains low. Know that there are many buyers for the same property. How will you position yourself to be the best candidate in a multiple offer situation?

If you need to sell to buy, prepare your home now so that you will be ready to list as soon as you find the right property. Be prepared for things to move quickly when that happens.

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Note: All statistics are pulled from Teton Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service for residential sales/listings in Teton County, WY for the dates specified above. It is estimated that sales outside of MLS account for an additional 10-20% of transactions/volume. Contact Katie for more details.

2018 Jackson Hole Real Estate Summary & 2019 Forecast

Summary: Jackson Hole Real Estate & 2019 Forecast

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Market Analysis

Real Estate Sales in Jackson Hole – Past 5 years

The Jackson Hole real estate market’s 5 year history goes something like this….

The market spiked significantly from 2014 to 2015 with sales increasing slightly (4%) and dollar volume jumping by 23.5%. Then in 2016 sales slowed and overall dollar volume dropped 15%. Many argued we had reached the “peak” in 2015. In 2017, sales dropped again, but this time dollar volume actually increased, meaning while fewer properties were selling, they were selling for higher prices. I’m not sure anyone anticipated what we saw in 2018. Transactions increased by 13%, but dollar volume increased by a staggering 38% over 2017. As we saw above, many of the additional sales and much of the dollar volume occurred at the higher end of the market, pulling the overall average sales price up 22% in one year.

Inventory Trends – Past 5 years

Inventory levels spiked in 2015, when 739 new listings hit the Jackson Hole market. While 2018 saw a slight increase from the low levels of 2016-2017, homebuyers still had 100 fewer choices in 2018 than in 2015. Inventory levels can influence sale numbers and the ratio between the two can indicate the level of competitiveness in the market. In 2015, there was 1.58 new listings for every property sold. In 2018, there were only 1.27 new listings for every property sold. If the trend of increasing sales (as we saw in 2018) continues, and inventory levels remain low, expect values and prices to continue to increase into 2019.

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2019 Forecast

What will happen next? Is this growth sustainable? Can we expect to see values increase another 20% next year?

In looking into my crystal ball, I do not foresee a crash or significant downturn in 2019 in our market, given Jackson Hole’s unique relationship between supply and demand. On the supply side limited developable land remains (only 3% of all land is privately owned and many of those lands are permanently in conservation) resulting in slim potential for future new inventory. Additionally, “shadow inventory” remains hidden as would be home sellers have nothing to buy. On the other side, demand continues to remain strong. In an age when people can work remotely and live where ever they like, more and more people want to call Jackson Hole home (why wouldn’t they?). A volatile stock market may also increase demand as investors look to put their money in safer investments (i.e. Jackson Hole real estate). That being said, I have to anticipate that the explosive increases of 2018 will need to slow. I have a hard time believing we will see a similar scale of appreciation in 2019. We may see a tempering of the recent fast-paced increases as we did after the previous spike in 2015.  Stay tuned….

Advice for Sellers in 2019:

Price your property in-line with market comps. Depending on your property type/price point, the time for “testing” the market may be coming to an end.

You may need to focus on a procuring solid sale, rather than necessarily getting top dollar.

Prepare your home for sale: de-clutter, clean up, work on deferred maintenance items, etc.

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Advice for Buyers in 2019:

Know the market – What are the recent comps? How are current inventory levels?

Realize some sellers may be feeling bold after 2018 and pricing their properties aggressively.

Recognize a good/fair deal and be ready to act quickly.

Be prepared to make a strong offer as well priced properties will continue to draw a lot of attention.

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Note: All statistics are pulled from Teton Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service for residential sales/listings in Teton County, WY for the dates specified above. It is estimated that sales outside of MLS account for an additional 10-20% of transactions/volume. Contact Katie for more details.