Sales Level Out

876 homes sold in Portland this September, which is 31 less than August. Pending sales are starting their predictable softening into Fall and Winter. The market is still favoring sellers and promises to keep inventory low, although buyers should have an easier time this winter vs winter 2015, which had the lowest inventory ever.

Wild cards: As prices rise, more buyers are priced out of the market which could slow the pace of sales. Interest rates have dropped close to all time lows. Out of state investment continues to push prices and rents higher and keep inventory low.

I’m predicting around 800 closed sales in Portland (RMLS areas 141, 142, 143 & 148) in October.