Despite the summer slowdown, the Marin market keeps moving ahead at a hot pace.
Currently, there are 814 homes on the market of which 43% are in escrow and this is indicative of the ongoing challenge of a low inventory. Approximately 71% of homes get multiple offers, and we continue to see a seller’s market with an average of 45 days on market. More high-end homes are selling with 26% of homes in the $1-$2 million range, 19% in the $2 -4 million, and 10% over $4 mill. The appreciation in value has put many homeowners in an equity position (market value exceeds debt) which has allowed sellers to sell without a loss., and a huge reduction in distressed sales.
We are seeing many sales as investor purchases – approx 20% of the market - and more…