After years of fierce competition, homebuyers in Santa Cruz County now find themselves with more choices and time to decide, as sellers adjust to a calmer market with more properties listed for sale.
Santa Cruz County housing market updates
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‘Herd mentality’ drives Santa Cruz County home sales to three-year high for April
April’s countywide home sales were as high as they’ve been in any April since 2022, and real estate agents point to higher inventory encouraging prospective buyers to enter the market, as they are able to explore more options than they have in recent years. Although economic uncertainty is still a major factor, experts agree that having so many homes on the market is hard to ignore from a buyer’s point of view.
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Santa Cruz County housing market sees big jump in March despite economic concerns
Santa Cruz County’s housing market took a typical jump in March as spring draws closer, but economic fears are still at the forefront of buyers’, agents’ and advisers’ minds as stock markets remain unpredictable. Many prospective buyers can still enter the market now, but even experts are not sure how things will play out as the year goes on.
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Economic uncertainty begins to seep into Santa Cruz County housing market
Data from January and February showed familiar numbers for Santa Cruz County’s housing market, but economic uncertainty introduced by the Trump administration is finding its way into conversations among real estate agents, mortgage advisors and clients.
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December housing market held no big surprises, but a jump in activity could be on the horizon
The final month of 2024 looked similar to past Decembers, with sales down from earlier in the fall. New listings are already coming down the pipeline, though, which means that a hot market could return sooner than its usual post-Super Bowl appearance.
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Santa Cruz County sees busiest November housing market in three years
Santa Cruz County home sales were strong in November, reaching a three-year high for the month. Real estate agents point to several factors including good weather, a Fed rate cut and a post-election boost.
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Housing market takes a jump in October as it approaches winter lull
October saw a lot of activity in the Santa Cruz County housing market, with noticeable jumps in home sales over September. As the often-slow winter season approaches, real estate agents are looking to the spring, when tech money could bring more lucrative buyers to the market.
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Fall housing market off to slow start, but rate cuts prompt some buyers to jump in
The Santa Cruz County housing market saw slightly less activity than usual in the early fall months, but real estate agents expect that to pick up as October continues. The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut short-term rates in September has brought in some prospective buyers.
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Santa Cruz County housing market could see a fall jump with lower mortgage rates
The local housing market stayed busy in July, despite some anomalies including high-end properties sitting on the market with little interest. And mortgage rates fell in early August, which is poised to bring more people into the market. Homes with the potential of developing an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) are expected to be in high demand.
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Insurance concerns loom large in Santa Cruz County, even in a hot housing market
The Santa Cruz County housing market stayed hot in May, as expected as summer rolls around. However, insurance concerns remain at the forefront of buyers’ minds, and both real estate agents and mortgage lenders have begun discussing insurance options right away, rather than leaving it as a secondary matter.