OC Housing Report

The Temperature of the Market

Comparing today’s inventory and demand levels to prior years reveals the accurate temperature and trends of the current market.  Even with low demand, the low inventory has paved the way for a very hot Spring Market.

In planning the day, there are plenty of weather apps and websites to try to figure out the temperature. Based on the information, it may be helpful to pack a jacket or wear shorts. Unfortunately, with all the technology, weather forecasting is not an exact science and often misses the temperature by a mile. It is better to look at a good old-fashioned outdoor thermometer, or the “outside temperature” reading in the car, to gauge the day’s weather accurately. 

Similarly, there is no shortage of “economic experts” who look at housing data and attempt to measure the current temperature of the market. Yet, many of these experts are not “housing analysts” by trade and miss the temperature of housing by a mile, unfamiliar with the nuances in the data. Their economic expertise focuses on a different sector of the economy. To accurately determine housing’s strength and its actual temperature, it is best to turn to the data, inventory versus demand. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excerpt taken from an article by Steven Thomas.

About the Author

Tim Morissette, also known in the community as Mr. Foothill Ranch, offers over 46 years of real estate experience which has given him an established reputation and unmatched market knowledge. He is joined by his wife, Michele and sons Matt and Jeff, as they continue to offer personal service with an emphasis on achieving his clients’ real estate goals.  This unique combination of traits has led to his proven track record of referral and repeat business. This can be witnessed by the trust of homeowners in Foothill Ranch where he has sold twice as many homes and represented three times more buyers than the next-leading real estate agent for the last 26 years.

As residents of Foothill Ranch since 1994, Tim and Michele are actively involved in the community by fundraising for Foothill Ranch Library, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Cancer Society, Homes for Habitat, Relay for Life, South County Outreach, and the local church and schools. Tim enjoys sponsoring community-wide garage sales, paper shredding and e-waste recycling event, an Easter egg hunt, & a Meet Santa Event.

Tim and Michele are dedicated to their family of four sons, daughter-in-laws, and grandchildren. As a family, they enjoy many outdoor activities which include camping, spearfishing, mountain climbing and exploring the miles of hiking and equestrian trails in Foothill Ranch and the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. Tim and his sons are also avid snowboarders and enjoy mountain biking and lobster diving. Family is a top priority in the Morissette household. They look forward to helping more families achieve their dreams of homeownership.