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As we reflect on the 2023 year-end sales in Canyon Creek, it’s evident that the real estate market has undergone a significant shift, diverging from the media narrative of a nationwide downturn. While Canyon Creek’s housing market is anticipated to continue stabilizing in 2024, concerns persist regarding affordability.

In the context of Canyon Creek, three pivotal questions dominate discussions:

♦ Have we felt the effects of inflation? YES

♦ Are properties lingering on the market for extended periods? YES

♦ Are prices experiencing the rapid escalation witnessed in 2022? NO

Having observed the real estate pendulum swing over decades, it’s my perspective that the market experienced a unique roller coaster ride in 2021 and 2022, reaching a point of relative calm in 2023. Prices decreased, but the unsustainable pace of 2022 could not be sustained.

Buyer engagement in Canyon Creek decelerated throughout 2023, as potential buyers took a cautious approach, patiently anticipating favorable mortgage rates. Multiple factors fueled this trend, primarily driven by apprehensions regarding the unforeseen effects of inflation on household budgets, economic unrest, immigration concerns, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

When comparing average sales prices from 2021 to 2023, the decrease was marginal at just 1%. In 2022, prices soared but returned to a more realistic level in 2023, down only 1% from 2021. However, the most significant shift was the noteworthy 46% decrease in home sales from 2021.

Key figures reveal:

♦ Sold prices decreased 1% from 2021 to 2023

♦ The Number of homes closed plummeted by 46% from 2021

♦  Square footage remained relatively consistent

In the real estate market, the year 2021 witnessed the closure of 5 homes priced over a million, with the top sale reaching $1,063. The following year, 2022, saw an increase as 7 homes surpassed the million-dollar mark, with the highest transaction hitting $1,300,000. Moving forward to 2023, the trend declined with three sales closing over the million-dollar mark and the highest sold at $1,247,500 (two of the three were my listings).

As of December 31, 2023, there are three active homes (out of 1,330+ homes), with none under contract. The current scenario underscores the importance of well-priced and visually appealing listings, recognizing that “the eye buys.” Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2024, optimism prevails. While acknowledging the moderation of home prices in 2023, it’s noteworthy that Canyon Creek sellers’ prices remain 40% higher than pre-COVID levels.

I’ve called Austin home since 1981 and Canyon Creek since 1994. Sharing firsthand knowledge and helping clients through the home selling or buying process with ease, comes from 32 years of real estate experience. Melissa Stout is my daughter, grew up in NW Austin, graduated from Westwood HS and UT and has been with our NW Austin Coldwell Banker office for over 8 years working with me.     We serve our clients by arming them with strong market knowledge and seasoned experience. Want to know what a buyer would pay for your home? Let’s chat about your goals/intentions and figure out if 2024 is the right time for you to make a move.