April 2019 MET Report

Kevin McDonald
Published on May 1, 2019

April 2019 MET Report

Hello Fellow Friends and Neighbors,

We hope you had a great month of April. Sales activity this month again has shown signs that the market in the Met in adjusting compared to previous years. Activity has started to pick up compared to previous months with a slight uptick in number of units going into escrow. I am very interested to see what April’s new escrows close for.

The total amount of closed sales decreased in April which is due to a slow March. Values for 2 bedrooms are trending lower again this month with the lone 2 bedroom sale closing at $407,500 which is lower than March’s range of $410k-$430k. 1 bedroom closing prices stayed similar as last month. The high sale for the month was a 2 bedroom with loft unit that sold for $438k after being on the market for over 5 months. This was the second 2+Loft sale this year with the previous sale being $469k.

The trend we are still seeing is the increasing time it is take for homes to sell. Units in April took slightly longer to sell with the average days on market being 69 days for April units sold which is even with March. This is not saying that every unit will take that long, but just highlights the importance in pricing in this market. The thing we will be watching this month is how fast this new batch of inventory in the complex moves as our current inventory levels are starting to rise again.

Here’s a link to the current inventory:

https://matrix.crmls.org/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?ID=61276257644

Rental Activity Update:

We get asked about rental activity at the Met quite often so we’ve added additional information to our updates that may be of interest. Please let us know if you have any questions about the rental or sale market.

What are units renting for at the Met (Year to Date)?

Unit Type Average Rents ($/MO)
1 Bedroom $1,828
1 Bedroom PLUS Den/Loft $1,975
2 Bedroom $2,236
2 Bedroom PLUS Loft $2,390
3 Bedroom $2,550

March San Fernando Valley Condo/Townhouse Stats:

On a macro level, San Fernando Valley Condo/Townhouse Sales had a great uptick in sales activity in the month of March.

Total condos going under contract in the SFV increased 16% compared to February’s totals. Average days on market decreased from 55 days to 51 days in March. Average condo sale prices in the SFV had increased 8.1% from March to February. These statistics were compiled from the Southland Regional Association of Realtor Statistics.

It appears buyer activity is starting to pick up which is typical for this time of the year. We are also seeing more showings and activity at my listings in the area as well. Our market is starting to become more balanced after being a strong seller’s market for so long. Competition amongst sellers has brought prices down a bit compared to last year. In March 2018, 68.4% of closed condo sales in March 2018 closed at their list price which is much higher than the 48.5% of sales this month that closed at their list price.

If you are a homeowner looking to sell and purchase, sellers are now more willing to take contracts from buyers contingent on selling. If you are considering selling at this time, We would highly recommend sitting down with your realtor (hopefully us) and discussing your specific unit and how it compares to the current inventory. We’d love to interview with you if you do not currently have a realtor.

Values are still at or near peak values, but the sales climate is changing.

We wouldn’t let this discourage anyone looking to sell as there is still demand for units in the Met. The key is coming up with an effective marketing strategy that highlights the competitive advantages of the property. If you purchased between 2009-2015, current values are still significantly greater than when you purchased. If you purchased in 2006-2008, values are very close to your purchase at the height of the market so it may be a good time to get out with either a slight gain or minimal loss. Feel free to ask me about how I would do things in this market. We still think there is great opportunity to capture great prices for our units, but it is very important to analyze what your individual unit’s strengths and weaknesses are compared to what else is out there. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to us. I own a unit at the Met too so your success is also my success! We are local experts and can help you assess your property and compare it to what else is out there and how we stack up compared to what’s sold in the past. We know of many buyers still looking for homes in the area. The current inventory is just not what they are looking for.

We’d recommend anyone who has their unit as a rental property contact me to discuss the market conditions before you decide to rent the property out for another year or sell. We’d love to help you make an informed decision with no pressure or obligation. This is why it is important to consult with someone who is an expert in the complex so you don’t waste time on the market at a price that the market will not respond to. We can also advise on what improvements can net you the best ROI when it comes time to sell.

Properties are still moving very quickly in the Met. We know of many buyers looking right now and the low inventory is creating high demand of high quality buyers. It may be a good time to consider selling for anyone thinking about taking their equity and purchasing a new home either to get more space or shorten your commute. There are still many opportunities out there for anyone looking to move up to a bigger home or move closer to shorten your commute. We’ve recently helped a few of your former neighbors sell their condos and move into larger homes. The information below compares the Real Estate Activity of April 2019 to March 2019.

We are here to help you! I own a unit at the Met too! Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 818-256-7514 if you have any questions.

MONTHLY MET WOODLAND HILLS SALES ACTIVITY

2019 TOTALS

MONTH # OF NEW LISTINGS # OF LISTINGS IN ESCROW # OF LISTINGS CLOSED ESCROW
APRIL 10 7 6
MARCH 13 5 9
FEBRUARY 8 11 6
JANUARY 9 4 3

2018 TOTALS

MONTH # OF NEW LISTINGS # OF LISTINGS IN ESCROW # OF LISTINGS CLOSED ESCROW
JANUARY 5 9 9
FEBRUARY 5 4 6
MARCH 7 7 4
APRIL 8 4 6
MAY 8 8 7
JUNE 10 5 8
JULY 8 5 6
AUGUST 11 6 7
SEPTEMBER 11 6 6
OCTOBER 11 8 6
NOVEMBER 6 2 10
DECEMBER 4 3 2

Inventory Level Today:

18 Active Listings

9 Listings in Escrow

April 2019 New Listings

  1. 5500 Owensmouth Ave, 3rd Floor, 1BR/1BA, 610 SF, Listed for $334,000
  2. 5530 Owensmouth Ave, 1st Floor, 1BR/1BA, 610 SF, Listed for $325,000
  3. 5535 Canoga Ave, 1st Floor, 1BR/1BA, 610 SF, Listed for $339,900
  4. 21550 Burbank Blvd, 2nd Floor, 1BR/1BA, 610SF, Listed for $342,900
  5. 5535 Canoga Ave, 1st Floor, 1BR/1BA, 610 SF, Listed for $360,000
  6. 5510 Owensmouth Ave, 1st Floor, 2BR/2BA, 920 SF, Listed for $408,000
  7. 21500 Burbank Blvd, 2nd Floor, 2BR/2BA, 920SF, Listed for $400,000
  8. 21550 Burbank Blvd, 3rd Floor, 2BR/2BA, 920SF, Listed for $435,000
  9. 21400 Burbank Blvd, 3rd Floor, 2BR/2BA, 920SF, Listed for $437,500
  10. 5500 Owensmouth Ave, 2nd Floor, 3BR/2BA, 1,020SF, Listed for $449,000
  11. 5510 Owensmouth Ave, 3rd Floor, 2BR+LOFT, 1,050SF, Listed for $465,000

April 2019 Listings Put in Escrow

  1. 5500 Owensmouth Ave, 3rd Floor, 1BR/1BA, 610 SF, Listed for $334,000
  2. 21520 Burbank Blvd, 2nd Floor, 1BR/1BA, 610 SF, Listed for $339,900 (Listed by Kevin and Kevin)
  3. 5530 Owensmouth Ave, 1st Floor, 1BR+DEN, 770 SF, Listed for $379,900 (Buyer Represented by Kevin)
  4. 5540 Owensmouth Ave, 1st Floor, 2BR/2BA, 920SF, Listed for $425,000
  5. 5530 Owensmouth Ave, 1st Floor, 2BR/2BA, 920SF, Listed for $415,000
  6. 5510 Owensmouth Ave, 3rd Floor, 2BR+LOFT, 1,050SF, Listed for $445,000
  7. 5550 Owensmouth Ave, 3rd Floor, 2BR+LOFT, 1,050SF, Listed for $465,000

April 2019 Closed Sales

  1. 21400 Burbank Blvd, 3rd Floor, 1BR/1BA, 610 SF, Sold for $320,000
  2. 21520 Burbank Blvd, 1st Floor, 1BR/1BA, 610SF, Sold for $325,000
  3. 5530 Owensmouth Ave, 1st Floor, 1BR+DEN, 750SF, Sold for $377,000 (Buyer represented by Kevin)
  4. 5510 Owensmouth Ave, 3rd Floor, 1BR+LOFT, 740SF, Sold for $368,000
  5. 5540 Owensmouth Ave, 1st Floor, 2BR/2BA, 920 SF, Sold for $407,500
  6. 5535 Canoga Ave, 3rd Floor, 2BR+LOFT, 1,050 SF, Sold for $438,000

Latest Customer Testimonial:

Kevin is THE ONLY agent you would ever need!

After working with a different agent trying to sell our condo for months we finally decided to go with Kevin. The best decision we ever made. Kevin got our condo sold in no time and it was completely hassle free. We are a busy couple with two little kids,   Kevin made the whole process absolutely stress free.

Kevin is very knowledgeable, thorough, detail oriented, prompt, professional, transparent and above all extremely honest, trustworthy and committed. He knows what he is doing in every single step of the process. He provided timely update emails/texts to keep us posted of any development. We never had to chase him and we were never left dubious about what was happening. We can have him represent us even if we are a million miles away.

He went the extra mile to keep us happy, respected and satisfied in the whole transaction.

We can’t thank him enough and would not think of any other agent for our future real estate needs. We would highly recommend him for any family, friends or anyone reading this review.

Thanks a ton Kevin!!

Krishna & Lavanya S., Sold Unit in Building 16 in 8 Days after Working with 2 Agents Previously

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Kevin McDonald & Kevin Godley

The 818 Life

Realtor & Met Woodland Hills Homeowner

Pinnacle Estate Properties

818-256-7514

[email protected]

Lic# 01810388/01216088

www.KevMcdonald.com

If your property is currently listed with another Broker, this is not intended as a solicitation of that listing. This information is based on all homes closed in “The Met” as reported through the Southland Regional Association of Realtors multiple listing service.   

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If your property is currently listed with another Broker, this is not intended as a solicitation of that listing. This information is based on all homes closed in “The Met” as of 5/1/19 as reported through the Southland Regional Association of Realtors multiple listing service.