PA Housing Market Continues Upward Swing In Third Quarter Of 2016

"The housing market continues to see positive growth throughout much of the state," said PAR President Todd Polinchock. "With rental prices and employment opportunities in a consistent climb, year-over-year increases in homebuying are expected through the end of the year, but not guaranteed."

The challenge in many markets continues to be inventory. New listings fell by 3.4 percent over the first three quarters this year, compared to the same time last year. Inventory fell 18.6 percent in the third quarter of 2016, compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

"We continue to face a low inventory situation in many areas of the state," Polinchock said. "The month's supply dropped to six months from 7.7 months during the third quarter of 2016. We see the demand for homes affected by three factors: Millennials are reaching home-buying age; growing families are looking for larger homes; and empty nesters are downsizing. Low interest rates are prompting some to refinance instead of listing, which contributes to the lower inventory."

"It continues to be a positive market for both buyers and sellers, due to low interest rates and competitive prices," he added.

For a full copy of the report, visit PARealtor.org.

The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® is a trade/professional association that serves more than 30,000 members in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

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SOURCE Pennsylvania Association of Realtors

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