by: Allison Cahill

Let’s look at all Valley sales from August 1, 2013 compared to August 1, 2012 using Michael Orr’s Cromford Report and data taken from ARMLS.

Monthly Sales: 7,097 versus 7,596 last year. This is down 9.5% from last year and down 16.3 % from 8,213 last month.

Monthly Average Sales Price Per Square Foot: $118.91 versus $98.45 last year which is up 20.2% ,but down .3% from $119.31 last month.

Monthly Median Sales Price: $180,000 versus $145,812 last year which is up 23.4% and down 2.2% from $184,000 last month.

Area of the Month: Scottsdale 85255 Market Report as of September 1, 2013 Sales in Scottsdale’s 85255

Active Sale Per Month: 78 compared to last month 94

Sales Per Square Foot: $252 compared to last month $233 Average Price $789,000 compared to last month $741,000

Phoenix Housing Bubble?

“The number one topic that I am repeatedly asked by clients and friends is whether we are approaching another housing bubble and will appreciation continue at this rate?” says Allison Cahill, Realtor with RE/MAX Platinum Living. First of all, all the elements that created the bubble are not present in this market,” she explains.

“Second, Forbes Magazine just ranked Arizona No. 1 for Job Growth. “ This will have a continued direct, positive affect on our Phoenix housing market. The Phoenix Business Journal states that Forbes projects a 3% job growth over the next five years coupled with an annual economic growth of 4.6 percent.

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