Third Consecutive Month of the Highest Sales Numbers Since 2007
ROSEVILLE - August brought the third month consequtive month of the highest new home sales since 2007. Michael Strech, President and CEO of the North State BIA anticipates a steady growth for home sales this year. "The strong 2019 summer sales reflect the significant demand for highly efficient homes."
Strech continued, "Historically low interest rates, coupled with a wide variety of new homes communities and pent up demand, have created a healthy market - which is good for high paying jobs, continued growth and our community as a whole."
A total of 522 new homes were sold during the month of August. The sales were reported in 155 subdivisions in the six-county Greater Sacramento region from Marysville and Yuba City in the north to Galt in the south. In addition, 14,996 people visited active new-home communities last month.
Historic August Sales Review
The chart below offers a 10 year look-back on sales in the month of August.
New Home Sales by County
The North State BIA's sales report is compiled through a collaborative effort between association staff and homebuilders, who provide regular reports based on escrow closings. The chart below breaks down regional sales for August.
Price Point Data
As part of its monthly sales analysis, the North State BIA also records the price points for new homes sold. The August price points for new home sales can be seen in the chart below.
Permit totals are subject to change due to post-reported County/City activity and/or post-adjusted data submitted to CIRB by the reporting municipality. CIRB statistics are formally published at the end of the month in the California Construction Review (CCR) report. Please contact (916) 340-3346 or
CHF-CIRB@mychf.org for additional information.
About the North State BIA: The North State BIA is the leading advocate for the home building industry in the greater Sacramento region. Representing more than 530 members, including 55,000 industry jobs, the North State BIA is committed to preserving and furthering the economic interests of its members, while also working to enhance the industry's standing as a significant contributor to the regional economy.
