Soundfronts.com – OBX Market Report (February 2021) Rick Kinne – Village Realty OBX This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Soundfronts.com OBX Market Report – February 2021 • This report is provided to you by Rick Kinne (REALTOR) with Village Realty Holdings, LLC in Nags Head, North Carolina. My Outer Banks real estate market report is a monthly feature for my soundfronts OBX Facebook page and soundfronts.com website, intended to keep you informed of the local real estate market. • Before we get started, I need to preface the report with some stipulations and provide some context. So: OBAR’s disclosure is printed on all of OBAR’s statistical reports and reads as follows: “This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.”
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Clearly, sales take place through For Sale By Owner (FSBO’s), Real Estate Agents who are not Realtors and therefore don’t have MLS access, etc. However, I don’t believe that amount is significant.
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
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The Outer Banks market covered by OBAR is a bit unique. It’s a mixed market but it’s primarily a vacation/rental home market. Coverage stretches from lower Currituck County and the Dare County mainland, all along the beaches from Carova through Ocracoke.
Now for the February 2021 numbers…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales – Residential
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Sales – Lots and Land
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Under Contract – All Classes
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Days on Market
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Residential Inventory…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Lots/Land Inventory…
Absorption Rate: Total Absorption rate in our MLS was 4 months for homes and 12 months for land as of March 1, 2021! This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Distressed Sales…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Distressed Property Inventory…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Dare County Foreclosures…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
New Construction…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Building Permits…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales by Town…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales by Town…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales by Town…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales by Town…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales by Town…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales by Town…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales by Town…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales by Town…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales by Town…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales by Town…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Sales by Town…
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Wrap-up… • • • •
The real estate market remains HOT despite the time of year! Residential Sales are up 68% and Land Sales up 73% in February! Under Contract listings were at 825 units for this report and that is up 65% over February 2020! Inventory continues to decline and is at its lowest since the MLS began recording it in 2005. Ø Ø
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Residential inventory is down by 69% over last year with the Median home price up by 36% or $450,000 (See individual pages by town). Lots/Land inventory is down 22%
Absorption is a direct reflection of inventory for both homes and land. Home absorption was at 4 months as of February 1 while Land dropped to 11 months. A clear Seller’s Market! The average Days on Market (DOM) is down 39% over this time last year. Appraisers, Inspectors, Surveyors and Attorneys remain overwhelmed. It is taking longer to get a home to closing but it’s not preventing record sales!
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Wrap-up…So, what does it mean to you? • • •
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Vacation rental booking activity for 2021 is very strong. It has been somewhat easier to book showings, inspections, and appraisals for Vacation Rental homes due to the reduced rental activity With home inventory continuing to decline, if you are considering a purchase, it’s a really good time to consider buying land and building new. Seller’s – Prices are on the rise and inventory continues to decline. It is a great time to sell! Nice homes that are priced correctly are going under contract quickly and at a record pace. Multiple offers are commonplace with many homes selling over asking price. DOM remains low. Some are going under contract the same day they were listed. We are in a clear Seller’s market. Buyer’s – It is getting more difficult to find the “right” home due to reduced inventory. Nice homes that are are moving quickly despite higher prices and many are getting over asking price. We are not seeing the bargains that were once commonplace. So, be prepared get pre-approved, be ready to make a move, and expect to address multiple offers! Interest rates remain very low. Inspectors, Appraisers, and Attorneys are running behind which is impacting time to close.
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
Wrap-up…So, what does it mean to you? •
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More people are buying homes and taking them out of a rental program and using them as 2nd homes or permanent residences. It remains to be seen if this is temporary or a true market shift. It is always a good time to plan and strategize if you are interested in buying or selling. Call me today to get started! If buying, be prepared for a multiple offer situation! Think ahead about what you are willing to pay if you really want that home. Please feel free to call, e mail or text me at any time with questions or assistance...
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data maintained by the OBAR MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® for the period (3/1/2020) through (2/28/2021).
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