Kansas City Metropolitan Housing Statistics for September 2009

SEPTEMBER HOUSING MARKET STATISTICS

The average new home price this month is 2% lower than one year ago, and the average existing home price is up 5% from one year ago. The average price for combined (new and existing) homes in the region is up 1% over September 2008.

Over the past month, new home sales increased 6%, existing home sales increased 1%, and combined total sales were up 1%. This represents a combined total sales decrease of 2% from one year ago.

New home inventory continues its steady decrease again this month and is 39% lower than last year. Resale inventory is 3% lower than a month ago and is 11% lower than it was last year. New and existing inventory combined is 3% lower than last month and is 17% lower than last year.

Supply for combined new and existing homes dropped to a 7.7 month's supply for September. The existing homes supply dropped to 7.4 months, and new homes supply dropped to 10.5 months. A slight buyer's edge is still present in the existing homes markets, and a considerable buyer's edge is present in the new homes market.

Generally speaking, a 5-6 month supply of homes on the market is a balanced market. When supply exceeds 6 months, the market begins to favor buyers and when the supply is less than 5 months, the market tends to favor sellers.

Source: Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS and Heartland Multiple Listing Service

Copyright 2009. KCRAR is the "Voice for Real Estate in the Kansas City Area"

MARKET COMMENTARY FOR SEPTEMBER 2009

MARKET STATISTICS FOR SEPTEMBER 2009

Should you want market statistics for your neighborhood, contact Ron Mowery, Real Estate Professional at (913) 269-0479 or email him at Ron@JoCoHomesOnline.