Subject: Paradise Valley Weekly - 20 New Listings, Overpriced Markets

Paradise Valley Weekly
269th Edition - June 26, 2015

The chief economist of Trulia recently released a report of the most overvalued and undervalued real estate markets in the USA.

As one might imagine, Arizona real estate was neither extremely overvalued nor undervalued. 

What's particularly interesting is the insight this data provides on the overall valuation of real estate in the US.

Simply put, US real estate values are nowhere near the heights of the previous bubble in 2006. 

For example, the study indicates the most overvalued market in the US relative to fundamentals is Orange County, CA. It stands at 17% overvalued currently. However, in 2006 it was a whopping 71% overvalued.

In summary, even the most overvalued markets today don't hold a candle to where we were in the last cycle. Home prices relative to income are in a much safer range, even after the run we've had in recent years.

And for those bargain hunters among you who may be wondering where to find the most undervalued real estate: Akron, Ohio. You'll have to forego the Arizona sunshine, but evidently you'd be buying at 21% under the values indicated by the economic model.

Personally, I'll stick with Arizona sunshine...

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Closings
Paradise Valley had $35 million in home sales volume over the past 2 weeks, continuing the very healthy pace of recent months. The average price was $2.5 million, and the highest sale was $6.6 million. 

The average price per square foot was $362, which is quite reasonable given the weighted average year of construction of 2001. Looking beneath the averages, it seems there was a skew, with several properties selling at lot value, and the remaining homes averaging in the mid 400's per square foot.

Listings
There were 20 new home listings in the past 2 weeks. Prices range from $619k to $3.7 million.

Unfortunately, there are quite a few homes that miss the mark due to poor location, or pricing that reflects a level of quality they do not possess.

There is just one home I'd recommend seeing sooner than later, as it's a solid value:

4 Bedroom in Gated Community
This bright, cozy home has 4,562 square feet of interior space, a lovely yard, and sits in a centrally located gated community (Merrill Cantatierra). The lot is approximately 1/2 acre, large enough to enjoy outdoor living and an inviting pool, but without the maintenance of a larger lot. Offered at just under $1.6 million.

To see all of this week's new listings please click here.

To see everything on the MLS in Paradise Valley please click here.

That's all for this week, I'll be back next week with all the latest in Paradise Valley real estate.

Thank you,
Alex Goldstein
(480) 442-7325








 


































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