Thursday, March 16, 2017

Clark County and Vancouver Real Estate Report March and Quarter 1




















Over the past 33 months institutional investors have flocked our current real estate market right in Clark County making the market flourish with capital in residential and commercial real estate. The Population Boom since the Great Recession has impacted the market greatly Migration was dim throughout America, in Clark County from 2010 – 2011 only 189 people migrated. From 2014 – 2016 approximately 10,000 people migrated annually.


Today, Clark County has tremendous opportunity because of facts such as, low inventory in residential real estate, low vacancy rate, and strong migration for the foreseeable future.
The State is projecting about 8,000 people to move in Clark County this year, Clark County is the second fastest growing county in 2015 - 2016 the population spurred to 2.03 that is about 10,000 people.


Looking at the market, we have significant challenges for home buyers and great opportunities for a seller, we have a housing problem and there is no bubble, in fact, it’s the complete opposite, what we have is a panic epidemic in housing, low inventory and low vacancy rates, plus massive amounts of migration, so yes we have a stress in housing.


In terms of Development in Clark County, we are up 32% from this same time from last year at 124 Million Dollars with residential permits, we have a lot of new construction, we can not keep up with the demand, and it’s only going to continue to be this way in 2017 and most likely 2018 so being prepared is essential.  


Positioning yourself correctly in a demanding market is key, especially as an example if you need a seller to pay closing costs, understanding different loans is beneficial to the consumer, we have a lot of competition in all price categories not just the median sales price of 290K, we see multiple offers on properties and no doubt a surge in cash transactions.


Thank You for reading this report, if you know a coworker or anyone looking to buy or sell please give me a call at your convenience.  Thank You, Bret Bucher 360-600-5555  


Closed Sales Residential
729 Closed Transactions
Up 9.3% compared to December 2015
Best December with closed sales since 2000
New Listings
612
Down 7%
Below 31.8% for November
Pending Inventory
499
Down 0.6% compared to same period of 2015
Below November 18.5%
Clark County WA Q1 Year to Date Summary
Closed sales up 5.8%
Pending Sales up 3.3%
New listings up 3%
Compared to the year 2015
Actual “Real” Inventory March 15th 2017
711 after you subtract short-sale-pending, under-construction, proposed, and bankruptcy.
969 active, 1319 sale pending, 524 sold 30 days back.


Description of New Construction
New Construction: 116 proposed, 128 under-construction, 74 vacant turn-key 2017 Yr.
30 days history (sold): Average Sale Price $418,060, Average Sq. Ft. 2302, DOM 41 days.
Average and Median Homes Sales Price
Average Home Sales Price: $328,600 up 10.2%
Median Home Sales Price: $290,000 up 9.4%
Compared to 2015
Hottest Areas in Clark County 2016
Evergreen:       841 closed residential transactions, average sales price $258,807
Brush Prairie:   741 closed residential transactions, average sales price $373,043
Camas:             681 closed residential transactions, average sales price $448,354
Breaking Down the Sales in $75,000 increments 1 month history March 15
             $1 -$75,000 = 2       Average Sq. Ft  1,339   
$76,000 - $151,000 = 14      Average Sq. Ft. 1,126 DOM 49
$152,000 - $227,000 = 51     Average Sq. Ft. 1,193 DOM 58
$228,000 - $303,000 = 167   Average Sq. Ft. 1,579 DOM 50  Median Sales Price 290K
$304,000 - $379,000 = 123   Average Sq. Ft. 2,024 DOM 57
$380,000 - $455,000 = 72     Average Sq. Ft. 2,382 DOM 84
$456,000 - $531,000 = 47     Average Sq. Ft. 2,833 DOM 56
$532,000 - $607,000 = 16     Average Sq. Ft. 2,973 DOM 66
$608,000 - $683,000 = 11     Average Sq. Ft. 3,477 DOM 86
$684,000 - $759,000 = 12     Average Sq. Ft. 3,564 DOM 135
$760,000 - $835,000 = 3       Average Sq. Ft. 3,500 DOM 217
$836,000 - $911,000 = 0       
$912,000 - $987,000 = 2       Average Sq. Ft  2,960 DOM 158
   1 Million - 2 Million = 3       Average Sq. Ft. 5,385 DOM 91
The Highest Sale was a Parade of Homes House on 1.23 Acres $1,275,000 CASH 41 DOM 91% List Price Versus Sales Price


Rent Projection Portland Oregon Metropolitan Area - HUD

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FY 2017 Fair Market Rent Documentation System

Final FY 2017 FMRs By Unit Bedrooms

Two-Bedroom

$946
$1,053
$1,242
$1,808
$2,188
The FY 2017 Fair Market Rents for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA are based on the results of a local rent survey.


Multifamily Rental Report Q1 17


Multifamily Statistics Clark County Q1 2017
Average $1,088 Monthly | 903 Sq.Ft | $1.20 per ft | 96% Occupied | 825 Units under construction approx.
3% is the vacancy rate in Vancouver possibly one of the lowest in America.  
Effective Rent Growth (ERG) rate of 7% - Occupancy is lower than a 12 months back (96%) but Steady


New Construction Valuations in Clark County WA Q1 2017
Residential Permits: 397 compared to 299 from 2015 same period, up 33%. Historically 189 issued from 2007 – 2016. YTD 913 permits.
Valuation of Residential Construction: 124 million up 32% compared to same period of 2015 (94M)
Lot Development: 102 preliminarily approved Down 81% compared to 543 lots same period 2015.
Development Activity: 2016 1,504 Residential lots - 2015 1,246 Residential Lots - 2014 926 R lots.


Washington State Population Prediction by the State
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Terms of a Sale 2016 Entire Year
Property Category = RESIDENTIAL   Area = 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 41, 42, 43, 44, 50, 51, 52, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 70, 71, 72   Status = SLD   Sold Date =
01/01/2016...12/31/2016   List Price = 1...10000000   Sold Price = 1...1000000   Sold Terms =


  1. CONV 4,745
  2. FHA 1,624
  3. CASH 1,459
  4. VA 798
  5. USDA 119


Bret Bucher
360-600-5555 cell phone please call anytime
Real Estate Broker


Realty Pro Inc.
14201 NE 20th Ave
Vancouver WA 98686


*Equal Housing Opportunity*

The information supplied herein is from sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Some of the statistics come from the RMLS, County, and the State.  Realty Pro INC accepts no responsibility should the information prove to be inaccurate or incomplete. Other information comes from Public Records from Clark County Official Government.

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Clark County and Vancouver Real Estate Report June and Quarter 2


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We still have a robust real estate market, the question remains for many local Realtors and Brokers how much longer is this market going to last? Great question, so lets look directly at the science and the activity and wow the data I am getting is fascinating. Indicating we have at least another year with this low inventory and a high volume of buyers.  

Right off the bat, the population-boom has been fueling the market for 3.5 years, no doubt the element behind the market, and why is that? Well, the Portland Metro area job growth is ahead of the National average, and is one of the top Five economies.

Now, what is very interesting is new construction permits is up 24% at 145 million dollars from this very same time from last year, and last year same period it was at 134 Million up 49% so this all signals a very thriving market with no real indication of when it slows down or transitions into a "normal" market, these numbers indicate that it is absolutely impossible to meet the consumer demand. Great news for a seller, but a challenge for a home buyer.

One more important point here, notice the upper-properties and the days on market and how many are selling in 30 days, this indicates a very strong market all throughout the price categories in Clark County, not just at the median homes price which is $277,000.

Thank You for reading this outstanding report. Please help me expand my business if you know a co-worker or a family member or a friend looking to buy or sell, please call me at your best convenience 360-600-5555


Closed Sales Residential
811 Closed Transactions
Down 4.6% compared to June 2015
Up 6.4% compared May 2016

New Listings
1,144 Residential up 7.6%
Strongest amount of new listings since 2008

Pending Inventory
930 Residential Pending Sales up 4% compared to same period of 2015
944 Pending Compared to May 2016 down 1.5%

Clark County WA Q2 16 Summary
Closed sales up 6.2%
Pending Sales up 4.4%
New listings up 2.3%
Compared to same period 2015

Actual “Real” Inventory August 9th 2016
1,221 after you subtract short-sale-pending, under-construction, proposed, and bankruptcy.
1611 active, 1781 sale pending, 726 sold 30 days back.
New Construction: 169 proposed, 148 under-construction, 87 vacant turn-key.

Description of New Construction
New Construction: 169 proposed, 148 under-construction, 87 vacant turn-key.
30 days history (sold): Average Sale Price $359,348, Average Sq. Ft. 2,180, DOM 64 days.

Average and Median Homes Sales Price
Average Home Sales Price: $312,400 up 9.1%
Median Home Sales Price: $277,000 up 8.6%
Both compared the same period of 2015

Hottest Areas in Clark County
Evergreen:      75 closed residential transactions, average sales price $257,600
Camas:           69 closed residential transactions, average sales price $440,900 
Brush Prairie: 53 closed residential transactions, average sales price $394,800





Breaking Down the Sales in $75,000 increments 1 month history 8/09/2016
            $1 -$75,000 = 5       Average Sq. Ft  929    Average Sq. Ft. $49.00
$76,000 - $151,000 = 18      Average Sq. Ft. 1,267 Average Sq. Ft. $89.00
$152,000 - $227,000 = 93     Average Sq. Ft. 1,249 Average Sq. Ft. $160.00
$228,000 - $303,000 = 227   Average Sq. Ft. 1,631 Average Sq. Ft. $161 DOM 26 days
$304,000 - $379,000 = 135   Average Sq. Ft. 2,199 Average Sq. Ft. $148 DOM 34 days
$380,000 - $455,000 = 86     Average Sq. Ft. 2,488 Average Sq. Ft. $166 ft.
$456,000 - $531,000 = 50     Average Sq. Ft. 3,106 Average Sq. Ft. $161 DOM 33 days
$532,000 - $607,000 = 24     Average Sq. Ft. 3,413 Average Sq. Ft. $170
$608,000 - $683,000 = 13     Average Sq. Ft. 3,112 Average Sq. Ft. $208 DOM 89 days
$684,000 - $759,000 = 12     Average Sq. Ft. 4,173 Average Sq. Ft. $173
$760,000 - $835,000 = 5       Average Sq. Ft. 4,035 Average Sq. Ft. $201 DOM 94 days
$836,000 - $911,000 = 3       Average Sq. Ft. 4050 Average Sq. Ft. $215
$912,000 - $987,000 = 2       Average Sq. Ft  5,046 Average Sq. Ft. $189 DOM 34  days
   1 Million - 2 Million = 3      Average Sq. Ft. 3103 Average Sq. Ft. $263 DOM 41 days

One Month History - highest Sale from 1million to 2 million $1,150,000 95.65% Sales Price Versus List Price, in Steamboat Landing Columbia River Waterfront 4103 Sq. Ft.



Multifamily Rental Report Q2 16

Average Rent Cap/Vacancy Rate:
 1bd/1bth            2bd/1bth               2bd/2bth             3bd/2bth
  $926 ($1.30)     $1,013 ($1.10)     $1,184 ($1.10)     $1,313 ($1.06)

1.6% is the vacancy rate in Vancouver possibly one of the lowest if not number one in America. Since 2012 the rent has gone up 35 percent in Vancouver WA.

New Construction Valuations in Clark County WA Q2 16
Residential Permits: 398 compared to 343 from 2015 same period, up 16%. Historically 218 issued from 2007 – 2016. YTD 724 permits.

Valuation of Residential Construction: 145 million up 24% compared to same period of 2015

Lot Development: 314 preliminary approved up 91% compared to 164 lots same period 2015. YTD 425



Bret Bucher
360-600-5555 cell phone please call anytime
Real Estate Broker

Realty Pro Inc.
14201 NE 20th Ave
Vancouver WA 98686

http://bretbucher.realtyproweb.com/search/multisearch.php

*Equal Housing Opportunity*

The information supplied herein is from sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Some of the statistics come from the RMLS.  Realty Pro INC accepts no responsibility should the information prove to be inaccurate or incomplete. Other information comes from Public Records from Clark County Official Government, I deem this acceptable.


Thursday, April 21, 2016

Clark County and Vancouver Real Estate Report March and Quarter 1


The local market is white hot in Clark County and Vancouver Washington, and we are talking extremely aggressive market conditions on all aspects inside the industry.  First if you are a buyer being aware and educated with the market is essential when searching for a home. Another key is positioning yourself in the market with financing having the right loan is so important and a great lender for a successful closing.

To explain the scene, as an example at $235,000, I showed a client a house and from 4:30 to 6:30 there was 15 showings in 2 hours, and Realtors in a line waiting to show the house to clients.

So what is going on? That is a great question, so lets understand how critical this is, first of all, supply and demand motivate the market, we have no supply, the inventory is low because of a population boom, approximately 10,000 people moved here just from 2014 - 2015, and most likely 2015 had similar results.  Historically when the housing crisis began in 2008 the home building industry stopped building, but migration patterns did not and by 2013 we simply ran out of houses or choices another key, and apartment rentals, as the Clark County has the lowest vacancy rate in the Nation or in the top.

Comparing this same period to 2015, stronger market conditions, in fact "history is in the making" here locally, I do not think Clark County has ever had these market conditions. 2006 was a different market, why? Because there was affordable housing, not the case anymore as the median sales price is $270,000 up 9.3% from last March. There is no brand new entry level homes.

Lets look at residential new construction, now this is important to understand, new construction up 23% from this time last year, and take a look at the low inventory this means it is impossible to meet the market conditions, that is a key ingredient to this market, and indicating the migration is strong.

Please take the time to read this awesome real estate report, and please help me expand my real estate business if you know anyone looking to buy or sell please call me at your earliest convenience 360-600-5555.

Closed Sales
699 closed transactions
Up 14% compared to this same period of 2015
Up 61% compared to February closed sales
The last time we had this sales volume was 2006

New Listings
971 better than March of last year up 1.3%
16.7% higher than February 2016

Pending Sales
Down 1.1% compared to this same period of last year
Up 19.6% compared to February 2016

Inventory
1.7 meaning it would take 1.7 months to sell the existing inventory

Actual “Real” Inventory 4/20/2016 RMLS 11-80
814 Total
1099 Active listings
102 Short Sale Pending
23 Short Sales
5 Bankruptcy
27 Bank Owned REO
178 Proposed
93 Under Construction
61 Vacant Turn Key Brand New Homes 2016 the Average Sq. Ft. 1716 and the Average List Price is $312,433

Average and Median Sales Price
$304,600 average up 9.4%
$270,000 median up 9.3% the median is the majority of all transactions

Hottest Area’s
Evergreen 170 sold homes the median sales price $238,500 Area 22 in the RMLS
Brush Prairie 141 sold homes the median sales price $330,713
Camas 117 sold homes $393,000
(3 months back)

Breaking Down the Sales in $75,000 increments 1 month history 4/20/2016
1 -$75,000 = 3                            Average Sq. Ft  1,174    $108.00 ft.
$76,000 - $151,000 = 20            Average Sq. Ft. 1,024    $108. Ft.
$152,000 - $227,000 = 109        Average Sq. Ft. 1,313    $144 ft.
$228,000 - $303,000 = 231       Average Sq. Ft. 1,696   $146 ft.  Median Sales Price $270,000
$304,000 - $379,000 = 114        Average Sq. Ft. 2257    $148 ft.
$380,000 - $455,000 = 74         Average Sq. Ft. 2,688    $159 ft.
$456,000 - $531,000 = 55         Average Sq. Ft. 3,015    $160 ft.
$532,000 - $607,000 = 21         Average Sq. Ft. 3,394    $168 ft.
$608,000 - $683,000 = 11         Average Sq. Ft. 3,805    $148 ft.
$684,000 - $759,000 = 8           Average Sq. Ft. 4,451    $155 ft.
$760,000 - $835,000 = 2           Average Sq. Ft  4,180    $223 ft.
$836,000 - $911,000 = 1           Average Sq. Ft. 5,669    $276 ft.
$912,000 - $987,000 = 2           Average Sq. Ft  5,420    $229 ft.
1 Million - 2 Million = 3           Average Sq. Ft. 5576     $263 ft.
One Month History - highest Sale from 1million to 5 million 1 Sale $1,395,000 94.98% Sales Price Verse List Price.


Terms of a Sale 30 days back
Conventional 336
FHA 122
Cash 114
VA 74
USDA 5

Vacancy Rate and Average Rent for an apartment:

  1bd/1bth            2bd/1bth               2 bd/2bth             3bd/2bth
  $926 ($1.30)     $1,013 ($1.10)     $1,184 ($1.10)     $1,313 ($1.06)

1.87% is the vacancy rate in Vancouver possibly one of the lowest if not number one in America. Since 2012 the rent has gone up 35 percent in Vancouver WA.

Residential Development 1st Quarter 2016 Clark County
326 permits issued up 20% compared to this period of 2015 when 272 permits were issued
The historical average in Clark County from 2007 – 2016 is 188 issued permits

Construction Activity 1st Quarter 2016
Total Construction Up 25% compared to this period of 2015
138 Million Dollars compared to 110 Million
The historical valuation from 2007 – 2016 is 86 Million
Commercial Construction up 47% at 28 Million compared to this same period of last year
Residential New Construction 107 Million Dollars up 23%, last year same period was 87 Million


Bret Bucher
360-600-5555 cell phone please call anytime
Real Estate Broker

Realty Pro Inc.
14201 NE 20th Ave
Vancouver WA 98686

http://bretbucher.realtyproweb.com/search/multisearch.php

*Equal Housing Opportunity*

The information supplied herein is from sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Some of the statistics come from the RMLS.  Realty Pro INC accepts no responsibility should the information prove to be inaccurate or incomplete. Other information comes from Public Records from Clark County Official Government, I deem this acceptable.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Clark County and Vancouver Real Estate Report December and Quarter 4



2016 is going to be another active busy thriving real estate market.  You can expect your home to be up 9% by the end of this year we are in the same market as 2015. What is the motivation with these market trends? No doubt, Population increase as our local market is possibly 5 years behind in housing and you can see it right in plain sight, if you are in the market looking for a home you can feel the pressure because the inventory is low and we are selling houses quickly.  If you are a home owner thinking about selling making sound decisions is critical, you have to have a plan and a back-up plan especially if you are selling and then buying in Clark County.  Where are the buyers coming from? They’re moving mostly from the Portland Metro Area, as Oregon is and has been the number one State for migration for 3 consecutive years, and when you look at that State population more than 50% live in the city of Portland so they see the nice neighborhoods and excellent schools, reasonable taxes, and no income tax in Washington State.

One way to eliminate the competition as a buyer is to have a home built there are options available for you, we can have a Pre-Sale where it is just like any sale you deposit an earnest money and the builder finances construction figure 5 months to move in, I have many satisfied clients that have gone that route and in this market the day you get the key you have instant equity.  Another option is to have a custom home built, design-to-build.

We are watching and seeing Clark County really take off new construction is up 22% with all kinds of development and Clark County has the lowest vacancy rate in the whole Portland Metro Area, as an example West Vancouver has a rate of 1.5% so yes investors are looking at the prime real estate. Really low vacancy possibly one of the lowest in the Nation in Clark County.

The "Hottest Real Estate Market" is Seattle in the Nation and Portland is possibly number 2 so it is Busy, and when it is this busy you really want to have a great plan, I cannot stress that anymore.

Another indication of an improving market, we are seeing the upper-end properties sell meaning things are changing for the better as more capital exchanges in our local real estate market. Home builders cannot keep up with this demanding market even as we see the lots being developed.

Let’s take a look at the awesome results for 2015. If you know anyone looking to buy or sell please help me expand my business, give me a call anytime 360-600-5555.

Closed Sales
667 up 28% compared to December 2014
Strongest December since 2005

Pending Sales
Consistent to 2014 up 4.1%
Down 18% from last month

New Listings
Up 2.1% consistent to 2014

Summary Year to Date compared to this same period as 2014
Pending sales up 21%
Closed sales up 19.4%
Average sales price up 8.6% $298,300
Median sales price up 8.6% $265,000

Inventory
1.9 meaning it would take 1.9 months to sell the current inventory

Today’s actual inventory January 26, 2016
1124 Total
605 Sale Pending
125 Short Sale
96 Short Sale Pending
117 Under Construction
158 Proposed
22 Bankruptcy
24 REO Real Estate Owned, Bank Owned
Actual Inventory is 827 homes approximately (lower than 1.9)

Popular Area 2015
#1. 745 sales Evergreen area median sales price $224,200
#2 731 sales Camas median sales price $389,000
#3 630 sales Brush Prairie/Hockinson median sales $324,750

Description of New Construction
400 Listed properties
117 Under construction
158 Proposed
120 Homes Not Proposed Vacant Turn Key Average Sq. Ft $211.00 Average Sq. Ft. 2418

Breaking Down the Sales in $75,000 increments 1 month history
1 -$75,000 = 2                           Average Sq. Ft 1162      $108.00 ft.
$76,000 - $151,000 = 21           Average Sq. Ft. 1,108    $108. Ft.
$152,000 - $227,000 = 105       Average Sq. Ft. 1,412    $144 ft.
$228,000 - $303,000 = 164       Average Sq. Ft. 1,782   $146 ft.  Median Sales Price $265,000
$304,000 - $379,000 = 75         Average Sq. Ft. 2,299    $148 ft.
$380,000 - $455,000 = 36         Average Sq. Ft. 2,597    $159 ft.
$456,000 - $531,000 = 26         Average Sq. Ft. 3,027    $160 ft.
$532,000 - $607,000 = 16         Average Sq. Ft. 3,381    $168 ft.
$608,000 - $683,000 = 3           Average Sq. Ft. 4,255    $148 ft.
$684,000 - $759,000 = 3           Average Sq. Ft. 4,596    $155 ft.
$760,000 - $835,000 = 3           Average Sq. Ft 3,258     $223 ft.
$836,000 - $911,000 = 2           Average Sq. Ft. 3,266    $276 ft.
$912,000 - $987,000 = 2           Average Sq. Ft 4,121     $229 ft.
1 Million - 2 Million = 3           Average Sq. Ft. 4565     $263 ft
Twelve Month History - Highest Sale from 2 Million to Ten Million 1 Sale $2,486,250 %92.25 Sales Price verse List Price.

Vacancy Rate
West Vancouver 1.5% lowest vacancy rate in the Portland Metro Area
Vancouver whole 1.87%

Development and New Construction
299 permits were issued in the fourth quarter up 23% in history an average of 175 permits for this quarter from 2006 -2015.
Valuation of construction 121 Million up 22% from fourth quarter 2014 112 Million is the historical average from 2005 – 2016
Residential construction up 18% compared to fourth quarter of 2014 94 Million Dollars in Residential New Construction  

Lots and Land
543 Preliminary approved lots up 85% compared to this same quarter as 2014 and 290 is an average in history from 2006 – 2015

Thank You,


Bret Bucher
360-600-5555
Broker
Realty Pro Inc

Selling properties since 2003
Real Estate Family since 1940

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Clark County Real Estate Report for October 2015




Clark County's real estate activty is seeing a massive surge. Capital is flooding the market incredible signs for the local economy. Amazing, 37 million dollar increase with permits in residential new construction compared to this time last year, and the builders can not keep up with the demand, as Clark County has a shortage in housing, and no doubt a strong competitive aggressive market. We still have a low inventory with homes on the market and soaring home prices, wow!  The rental market here in Clark County is possibly the lowest vacancy rate in the nation at 1.87% Clark County brace yourself it is going to get expensive to live here.

Lets take a look at the incredible data below:


Closed Sales
783 Best October since 2005
Better than September 674 sales
Sales up 16% Compared to October 2014

Pending Sales
765 up 27% since October 2014

New Listings
819 up 11% compared to October 2014

Year to Date
Pending Sales up 22%
Closed Sales up 19%
New Listings up 10%

Average and Median Sales Price Year to Date
Average up 8.7% $297,300
Median Sales Price up 9.5% $265,000

Inventory
2.2 meaning at the rate properties are listed and sold it takes 2.2 months

Real Actual Inventory for November 17th
1,066 actual Number of homes after the subtraction of short sale pending, proposed, under construction, and Bankruptcy.
(1,508 active listings, 177 Proposed, 148 Under construction, 96 Short Sale Pending, 43 Short Sales)

Description New Construction Inventory
115 Vacant Built 2015
148 Under Construction
177 Proposed

Terms of a Sale 30 days back
330 Conventional
114 FHA
86 Cash
45 VA
10 USDA

Breaking Down the Market Sales based at 75,000 increments
1.00  - $75,000 = 6
$76,000   -  $151,000 = 18
$152,000  - $227,000 = 126
$228,000  - $303,000 = 212
$304,000  - $379,000 = 120
$380,000  - $455,000 = 53
$456,000  - $531,000 = 33
$532,000  - $607,000 = 15
$608,000  - $683,000 = 10
$684,000  - $759,000 = 3
$760,000  - $835,000 = 1
$911,000  - $ 986,000 = ZERO
$987,000  - $1,062,000 = 0
$1,063,000 - $1,138,000 = 0

October 2015
819 New listings| 765 Pending Sales| 783 Closed Sales| Average sales price $307,900 | Median Sales Price $275,000 |62 Days Market Time

Highest Volume Area and Average Sales Price
1. Brush Prairie ($338,000) and Camas ($405,100) 64 sales
2. Evergreen ($259,100) 57 sales
3. East Hazel Del ($242,000) 47 Sales
3. N. Salmon Creek ($357,100) 44 Sales


Multifamily Market Rental Rates Vancouver Quarter 3
1 Bed 1 Bath Average $926.00  per month
2 Bed 1 Bath $1,013.00
2 Bedroom 2 Bath $1,183.00
3 Bed 2 Bath $1,313.00

Valuation of Construction per Clark County
Total Construction 134 million compared to 104 million same period last year
Residential Construction $112 million compared to 75 million same period 2014  up 49%

Lots and Land Division Quarter 3 per Clark County
755 preliminarily approved compared to 77 same period last year up 881%
Historically same period 2006 to 2015 preliminarily approved 172

Thank You for reading my report if you know anyone looking to buy or sell please let me know, I am never too busy for refferals.

Best Regards,

Bret Bucher
360-600-5555
Realty Pro Inc

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Saturday, July 18, 2015

Clark County and Vancouver Real Estate Report June and Quarter 2





Clark County is seeing strong results I could not believe my eyes as I saw 850 closed transactions for the month of June amazing! Looking at the positive the distressed properties are almost history, also it's great to see the best results with the amount sales I have seen since June of 2005. No one would have ever calculated this to be real as Clark County was hit very hard down 55% in 2011 with home prices. Historically Clark County had a mid 1990's Housing Boom, at one point Clark County was the top County in America for sprawling growth. In 2005 home prices were no doubt seeing increases of 22.% in area's of Clark County.

The Market is very regulated with the loan industry, in short, lets look at the report cash sales are the second highest transaction in Clark County and has been for a couple years, there is no Housing Bubble when a large majority are bought with cash. The rental marking in Clark County has a vacancy rate of 2.05% that is very low, and the recourse is the rents will increase, bottom line it is going to get expensive here in Clark County as home prices are going up and so is the rent.

Closed Sales since June 2014
850 up 34%
Second highest since June 2005 which had 949 closed transactions

Pending verse June 2014
894 up 24.9%
716 June 2014

Average and Median Home Sales Price compared to 2nd Quarter 2014
Average $288,700 up 9.2%
Median $259,000 up 10.6%

Inventory Per RMLS
2.1 meaning it would take 2.1 months to sell existing inventory at the rate listed and sold

Real Live actual Inventory 07/17/2015
1793 Listed For Sale
188 Proposed to be built
146 Under Construction
134 Short Short Sale Pending
37 Short Sales
32 REO Real Estate Owned (Bank Owned)
12 Bankruptcy
Meaning 1,412 actual real houses you could walk through and close in a typical manner, an overall ideal of the real actual numbers of houses.

Breaking the Market Down in Sales Brackets based at $75,000
1-$75,000 = 9 sales
$76,000 - $151,000 = 34 sales
$152,000 - $227,000 = 181
$228,000 - $303,000 = 257
$304,000 - $379,000 = 157
$380,000- $455,000 = 63
$456,000 - $531,000 = 45
$532,000 - $607,000 = 31
$608,000 - $683,000 = 13
$684,000 - $759,000 = 13
$760,000 - $835,000 = 4
$836,000 - $911,000 = 2
$1,064,000 - $1,139,000 =1
The End Of The Market Per RMLS Sales on Residential Single Family Homes.

Terms of a Sale 30 days back
Conventional Financing  = 786 (excuse the typo)
Cash Sales = 741
FHA = 596
VA = 532 Thank You For Serving America 
USAD = 55

Multifamily Real Estate Apartment's Vacancy Rates Clark County
2.05% Incredibly Low No doubt some of the lowest Vacancy Rates in America, I decided to just focus on Clark County per month Apartments Average Rents.
1 Bed 1 Bath $853.000
2 Bed 1 Bath $932.00
2 Bed 2 Bath $1,083
3 Bed 2 Bath $1,203

Residential Development Activity Lots
Up 33 % 272 Permits were issued for Construction To Build Homes compared to 2014
Historically from the years 2006 to 2015 194 permits to build were issued by Clark County

Population Boom
Clark County is way up $9,020 in population from April 2014 to April 2015.
Oregon has been the number 1 State for migration for the past 2 years, while Washington State has been the 3rd best State Washington States population has increased by 6% since 2010. Half of Clark County's buyers come from Portland.





Thank You,

Bret Bucher
Realtor/Broker
360-600-5555






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