Despite rising interest rates, buyer demand has yet to downshift in California. Home sales likely rose in March from February’s pace and several indicators showed a market that was even more competitive that it was in February with 71% of homes selling above asking prices and the typical home going from list to pending is just 8 days. In addition, the latest survey of REALTORS® suggests that few agents are experiencing buyers putting their search on hold or backing out of existing deals. Many would-be home buyers may be feeling a sense of urgency to complete their purchase before rates rise further, which is keeping the market tight so far.
Source: California Association of Realtors
