Category: Market Updates

Virginia’s Housing Market Sees First Strong Rebound After COVID-19 Downturn 

Home sales surge as buyers and sellers return to the market 

Richmond, VA – (August 20, 2020) – According to the July 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS^®, pent-up demand was unleashed on the market as home sales activity in Virginia rebounded strongly in July.

Across Virginia, there was a significant increase in sales activity in July 2020. There were 14,581 home sales statewide, up more than 13% from a year ago and up nearly 11% over June 2020 sales.

It isn’t only homebuyers who are returning to Virginia’s market; sellers are also returning in significant numbers. For the first time in months, new monthly listings in Virginia increased in July 2020. There were over 16,000 new listings brought to the market, more than 6% more listings than in July 2019. 

Despite the uptick in new listings in July, the overall inventory of homes available for sale continues to fall. At the end of July, there was a total of 24,281 active listings across Virginia, a decline of more than 38% compared to the end of July 2019.

 

“There is significant pent-up demand for housing that will keep buyers active in the market through the summer and into the fall. A surge in COVID-19 cases could slow home sales; however, the lack of supply is the biggest constraint on the health of Virginia’s housing market,” says Virginia REALTORS^® Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant, PhD.

 

The Virginia Home Sales Report is published by Virginia REALTORS^®. Click here to view the full July 2020 Home Sales Report. Current and past reports are available to members, media, and real estate-related industries through the organization’s website.

Virginia Peninsula REALTORS®

Market Report Key Takeaways

Housing Market Conditions
• There were 1,354 sales in the Virginia Peninsula housing market during the 1st quarter, inching up 1% from last year, 14 additional sales.
• Home prices continue to climb in the region; at $205,450, the median sales price was 9% higher than the 1st quarter last year, a gain of $16,400.
• The supply of active listings continues to shrink in the Virginia Peninsula footprint. There were 1,894 active listings on the market at the end of the 1st quarter, a 6% decline from last year.

See the full report here Virginia Peninsula 2020-Q1 Housing-Market-Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virginia Peninsula 2019-Q3 Housing-Market-Report

Virginia Peninsula Realtors®
Market Report Key Takeaways
Economic Conditions

 The strong Virginia Peninsula economy slowed somewhat at the end of 2018, with job growth fueled primarily by the relatively lower-wage Accommodation & Food Services and Administrative & Building Support Services sectors.

 Interest rates are even lower now than they were at the beginning of the year, and there is no indication of significant increases in the months to come.
Housing Market Conditions

 Home sales continue to increase in the Virginia Peninsula region and were up 5% in the 2nd quarter compared to last year. Hampton led all jurisdictions in sales growth, with 73 more sales than a year ago, representing a 13% gain.

 After moderating during the start of the year, home prices in the region are back on the rise, continuing a trend that has been relatively consistent for more than two years. At $212,000 the median sales price in the Virginia Peninsula footprint is $12,000 higher than last year, a 6% increase.

 Overall, the inventory of active listings is expanding slowly; however, the growth is only occurring in York and Isle of Wight Counties. The number of active listings in other jurisdictions in the region continues to shrink, which is having an impact on pricing in some local markets.

View the full Report Here: VPAR 2019-Q2 Housing Market Report