Low Inventory

  • March 8, 2013
  • devinlucas

Most people now know there is a severe lack of supply of housing, a “low inventory,” especially of desirable homes, in desirable areas, in those under $1 million gem neighborhoods such as East Side Costa Mesa and more expensive dream homes in areas such as Newport Beach.  Supply-and-demand economics kick in, and Voilà, you have multiple offers on prime properties and an escalating market.  There’s still more room to go before the heights of 2005-2007, so many do not consider these current trends “a bubble.”  After all, lending standards are tighter than ever, so most buyers today are well-qualified or possess all cash; hardly like the money give-aways from most lenders during the bubble where qualification was based on having a pulse.

Here’s a great article from the Orange County Register on Orange County home inventory (hint, it’s too low!)

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/homes-498792-sale-first.html

-Devin Lucas

Author Devin R. Lucas is a Real Estate Attorney, Broker and REALTOR®, specializing in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Orange County, serving individual, investor and small business interests in real estate.  Active with the Newport Beach Association of REALTORS® and Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, Devin R. Lucas Real Estate is an independent real estate brokerage and law practice located in Newport Beach, California.

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