A robust spring market is causing sellers to up their asking prices, according to a preliminary analysis of May data from realtor.com®. Great news, California has dominated the hot list for some months.
“This spring real estate market is coming in strong, just as we expected,”says Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. “Pent-up demand and low mortgage rates are driving consumers into the market with urgency. However, the recurring issue of limited supply is leading to higher prices.”
Source: “America’s 20 Hottest Real Estate Markets for May 2016,” realtor.com® (May 26, 2016)