Las Vegas, NV Area Short Sale March 2009 Inventory Update

The absorption rate for Las Vegas Valley Area Short Sales went down slightly for March 2009. Absorption still remains high and above the two year mark. Inventory has decreased (+135 units). Pending units have increased by +500 units. Solds have increased by a measely +13 units. Absorption down by 2 months

There are many reasons for the lack of closings in this market and it is outlined in this post.

Short Sale Synopsis:

• Listings 4/14/2009: 6698
• Pending 4/14/2009: 3326
• Closed March 2009: 223
• Month's Inventory: 30 (=2.5 Years Inventory.)

Short Sales Currently Account for:

• 37.5% of All Las Vegas Valley Listings
• 6.3% of All Las Vegas Valley Sales
  

One thing you really need to consider when buying or selling short is to make sure the list agent is EXPERIENCED in this niche. These deals are hard to pull whether it is or is not an experienced agent.

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