The five most common reasons to put your home search on hold | Opendoor survey

The five most common reasons to put your home search on hold | Opendoor survey

Why would some house hunters decide to put their home search on hold?

The five most common reasons for putting their home search on hold:

  • Uncertainty with COVID-19
  • The market is intimidating
  • Not enough homes on the market
  • I haven’t decided where I want to live after I sell my home
  • I’ve already lost out on a few homes because of the competitive market
  • Pocket Listings are bad for customers

By age group, Generation X also appears to be the most concerned about finding major problems with a home they purchase and having to move quickly.
What are some major problems can be found with a home? 
Inspection. Inspection. Inspection.

The housing market has been very competitive over the past year as home buyers scramble for a limited number of homes on the market. Home shoppers’ top concerns are:

  • Finding a home I love that’s within my budget
  • Paying too much for my home
  • Finding a home in a neighborhood where I want to live
  • Interest rates increasing
  • Discovering major concerns after I’ve moved in

According to the Opendoor's survey, nearly 4 in 10 Americans who are looking to purchase a home in the next year say they’ve halted their search. While some buyers may want to stop searching due to some of concerns listed above, others are finding a tiny opening in the market lately. 

Los Angeles, CA

Homes Santa Monica 90403 and 90402

Santa Monica market profile shows a market action index of 40, slight seller's advantage, and current housing statistics.

Santa Monica market dashboard with a gauge showing a market action index of 50 and strong seller’s market statistics.

 

Sat Sep 25 2021
This week the median list price for Los Angeles, CA is $1,350,000 with the market action index hovering around 50. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 50. Inventory has decreased to 1,149.

Market Action Index gauge at 50, labeled “Strong Seller's Market,” with an explanation of current market conditions.

Santa Monica 90402 condo market chart comparing September 2021 and 2020 prices, days on market, and inventory.

Santa Monica 90403 condo statistics compare September 2021 with September 2020, including prices, days on market, and inventory.

 

Source: 
Chartwell 

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