California home sales rise in December, posting 11-month sales high

California home sales rose for the third consecutive month in December, marking the highest level since January 2011, according to data from C.A.R.  Sales also were up from a year ago, marking the sixth consecutive annual increase.

Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 520,940 in December, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide.  December’s sales were up 3.3 percent from November’s revised pace of 504,420 and were up 0.1 percent from the revised 520,330 sales pace recorded in December 2010.

The statewide median price of an existing, single-family detached home posted its second consecutive monthly gain, increasing 1.8 percent to $285,920 in December, up from a revised $280,960 in November.  However, the median price was down 6.2 percent from the revised $304,770 median price recorded in December 2010.

Four Positive Articles on the 2012 Real Estate Market

Here’s some positive news for a change for our sellers, and a reason for our buyers to take notice. With so many buyers still sitting on the fence waiting for the market to bottom out, this might just be the best time to buy at significantly reduced prices with historically low interest rates!

The following posted positive articles regarding the returning health of the 2012 real estate market:



So whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, it’s time to take action! Call or email me and I’ll send you a free current market update for your area! No cost, no pressure – I promise!

Roland Wilhelm
deasy/penner&partners
200 south los robles avenue
pasadena, california 91101
626.533.8001
rwilhelm@deasypenner.com