August 2022 Market Action Statistics (Real Talk with RMLS, Episode 62)

August 2022 Market Action Statistics (Real Talk with RMLS, Episode 62)

Was August a smash hit or a slightly disappointing follow up?

Our intrepid podcasting pair are on record to see what’s climbing the charts and whether or not August rocked out. Tune in, turn on, and find out!

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Music: “Tropical Summer” by ArtIss (via MelodyLoops.com)

REAL TALK WITH RMLS – AUGUST 2022 STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS 

OREGON

  • New Listings: 5,246 (-820)
  • Active Listings: 8,167 (+12)
  • Closed Sales: 4,160 (+316)
  • Inventory 2.0 (-0.1)
  • TMT: 29 (+5)
  • Avg Sale Price: $555,500 (-$14,200)
  • Med Sale Price: $500,000 (-$15,000)

WASHINGTON

  • New Listings: 1,102 (-182)
  • Active Listings: 1,764 (-22)
  • Closed Sales: 909 (+61)
  • Inventory 1.9 (-0.2)
  • TMT: 30 (+6)
  • Avg Sale Price: $566,900 (+$67,000)
  • Med Sale Price: $506,750 (-$41,950)

SPIKES

  • Portland Metro
    • Average Sales Price $607,700 (-$28,000) is a -4.4% decrease from July, the largest monthly decrease since August 2012.
    • New Listings 3,209 is a 554 drop from the previous month.

STREAKS

  • Baker County: fifth month of increased Active listings
  • Columbia Basin: seventh month of increased Active listings
  • Coos County: seventh month of increased Active listings and fourth straight month of declining Pending Sales
  • Douglas County: sixth month of increased Active listings
  • Polk & Marion: sixth month of increased Active listings

RECORD BREAKERS

  • Polk & Marion: All-time highest Average Sale Price of $511,700

MILESTONES

  • Polk & Marion: Active listings highest (531) since January 2019
  • Portland Metro: Active listings (4,715) decreased for the first time since January 2022
  • SW Washington: Active listings (1,274) decreased for the first time since January 2022

NEW GROWTH

  • Portland Metro: 342 (+19)
  • SW Washington 117 (+9)
  • Lane County: 0 (-17)
August 2022 Market Action Statistics (Real Talk with RMLS, Episode 62)

July 2022 Market Action Statistics (Real Talk with RMLS, Episode 61)

July is a game of Chutes and Ladders – some stats are climbing up those ladders, and others are tumbling down the chutes. Which direction did inventory head? Tune in to find out!

Our latest podcast covers the July Market Action numbers, trends, and takeaways, and reminds RMLS subscribers to take our Subscriber Satisfaction Survey.

Join Beth Raimer and John Ayers for the best 15 minutes of your work week.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Real Talk with RMLS on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts!

Music: “Tropical Summer” by ArtIss (via MelodyLoops.com)

July Statistics

We’re now offering a handy written breakdown of the numbers and trends mentioned in the podcast.

OREGON

  • New Listings: 6,066 (-712)
  • Active Listings: 8,155 (+1,123)
  • Closed Sales: 3,844 (-784)
  • Inventory 2.1 (+0.6)
  • TMT: 24 (+2)
  • Avg Sale Price: $569,700 (-$17,500)
  • Med Sale Price: $515,000 (-$5,000)

WASHINGTON

  • New Listings: 1,284 (-195)
  • Active Listings: 1,786 (+537)
  • Closed Sales: 848 (-105)
  • Inventory 2.1 (+0.4)
  • TMT: 24 (+5)
  • Avg Sale Price: $499,900 (-$78,900)
  • Med Sale Price: $548,700 (+$33,700)

SPIKES

  • Active Listings
    • Portland Metro: 4,739 (+654)
  • New Listings
    • Douglas County: 161 (-70)
    • Union County: 31 (-25)

STREAKS

  • Baker County: fourth month of increased Active listings
  • Columbia Basin: sixth month of increased Active listings
  • Coos County: sixth month of increased Active listings
  • Douglas County: fifth month of increased Active listings
  • Mid-Columbia: fourth month of increased Active listings
  • Polk & Marion: fifth month of increased Active listings
  • Portland Metro: sixth month of increased Active listings
  • Portland Metro: Total Market Time stopped increasing for first time in 6 months
  • SW Washington: sixth month of increased Active listings
  • North Coastal: sixth month of increased Pending Sales
  • North Coastal: New listings stopped increasing for first time since December 2022

    MILESTONES

    • Baker County: Active listings were above 75 for the first time since June 2020
    • Columbia Basin: Highest Active listings since July 2019
    • Coos County: Active listings above 220 for the first time since July 2020
    • Polk & Marion: Active listings above 480 for the first time since May 2020
    • SW Washington: Active listings were above 1,200 for the first time since June 2020

    NEW GROWTH

    • Portland Metro: 323 (+74)
    • SW Washington 108 (-1)
    • Lane County: 17 (flat)

    AFFORDABILITY

    • Lane County: 85%
    • Portland Metro: 86%
    • SW Washington 91%
    August 2022 Market Action Statistics (Real Talk with RMLS, Episode 62)

    June 2022 Market Action Statistics (Real Talk with RMLS, Episode 60)

    Inventory is up, prices are down, and we’re filling in all the other statistical details you need to understand the current market.

    Our latest podcast covers the June Market Action numbers and discusses which regions are seeing statistical spikes, which records are being broken, and how much new construction is hitting the market.

    Join Beth Raimer and John Ayers for the latest market and RMLS news that affects your business.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to Real Talk with RMLS onApple Podcasts orGoogle Podcasts!

    Music: “Tropical Summer” by ArtIss (via MelodyLoops.com)

    New Content! We’re now offering a handy written breakdown of the numbers and trends mentioned in the podcast. OREGON
    • New Listings: 6,778 (+608)
    • Active Listings: 7,032 (+1,980)
    • Closed Sales: 4,628 (+143)
    • Inventory 1.5 (+0.4)
    • TMT: 22 (flat)
    • Avg Sale Price: $587,200 (-$13,100)
    • Median Sale Price: $520,000 (-$2,500)
    WASHINGTON
    • New Listings: 1,479 (+8)
    • Active Listings: 1,249 (+390)
    • Closed Sales: 953 (-1)
    • Inventory 1.7 (+0.4)
    • TMT: 19 (-1)
    • Avg Sale Price: $578,800 (-$300)
    • Median Sale Price: $515,000 (-$5,000)
    SPIKES
    • Active Listings
      • Baker County: 64 (+10)
      • Columbia Basin: 180 (+33)
      • Douglas County: 355 (+83)
      • Lane County: 533 (+145)
      • Mid-Columbia: 236 (+55)
      • Portland Metro: 4,085 (+1303)
      • SW Washington: 1,187 (+413)
      • Union County: 64 (+13)
    • Closed Sales
      • Columbia Basin: 119 (+40)
    STREAKS
    • Columbia Basin, Coos County, Mid-Columbia, North Coastal, and Portland Metro: fifth month of increased Active listings
    • Douglas County: fourth month of increased Active listings
    • Lane County: fifth month of decreased Average Market Time (18 days)
    • Portland Metro: sixth month of increased New Listings
    • Union County: fifth month of increased New Listings
    RECORD BREAKERS
    • Polk & Marion: All-time highest Median Sale Price ($450,500)
    • Portland Metro: Tied for all-time lowest Average Market Time (18)
    • SW Washington: Tied for lowest all-time Average Market Time (16)
    • SW Washington: All-time highest Average Sale Price ($611,400)
    MILESTONES
    • Baker County: Active listings were above 70 for the first time since July 2020
    • Portland Metro: Active listings were above 4000 for the first time since July 2020
    • SW Washington: Active listings were above 1,100 for the first time since July 2020
    NEW GROWTH
    • Portland Metro: 249 (+53)
    • SW Washington 109 (+16)
    • Lane County: 17 (+14)
    August 2022 Market Action Statistics (Real Talk with RMLS, Episode 62)

    May 2022 Market Action Statistics (Real Talk with RMLS, Episode 59)

    With inflation climbing, inventory staying low, and mortgage rates close to 6%, it’s a transitional time for the real estate market. What are the latest stats showing? Are prices starting to come down? Is inventory going to rebound?

    Join Beth Raimer and her podcasting co-pilot John Ayers for the stats, insights, and RMLS news that impact your business.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to Real Talk with RMLS on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts!

    Music: “Tropical Summer” by ArtIss (via MelodyLoops.com)

    April 2022 Market Action Statistics (Real Talk with RMLS, Episode 58)

    April 2022 Market Action Statistics (Real Talk with RMLS, Episode 58)

    Spring is here and we’re feeling the sunshine (or at least a slight decrease in wet weather). We’re bringing that optimism to this month’s podcast as we highlight all the positive trends and encouraging statistics from April. Join audio hostess Beth Raimer and ‘Market Master’ John Ayers for the highlights and market trends from our latest Market Action report.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to Real Talk with RMLS on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts!

    Music: “Tropical Summer” by ArtIss (via MelodyLoops.com)