HAPPY FALL!
The luxury market has continued to experience an intensity adjustment this autumn across most of the John L. Scott network. Unsold inventory has grown in many markets within the luxury price ranges as the days on market have trended higher than we previously saw during those frenzied months of the past couple years.
The month of October will have the greatest selection of luxury properties available until next March. Looking ahead, the number of listings will dwindle as fewer people choose to list their homes and the “winter cleanup” of sellers taking their homes off the market over the holidays and then reposition to bring them back on the market after the first of the year.
It’s ok to buy and sell within the same market timing. It comes down to your individual situation and what is right for you. Contact your John L. Scott Luxury Specialist to review market charts and trends that will help you make an informed decision.
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Curious about luxury trends in your neighborhood? See what some of our real estate specialists had to say about the luxury market in their area.
Q3 2022 validated the need for “best in class pricing and turn-key properties with beautiful finishes.”
AMY KANE Lake Oswego, OR
Homes that do not meet both criteria are sitting on the market longer and if the seller is motivated, prices are being lowered.
The challenge for sellers is to focus on what is happening now. Data from 6 months ago is not applicable when pricing for this market.
There are still many buyers in the market, they are just taking their time making choices. Not every offer has to be cash to be accepted.
Buyers with strong jumbo and conventional loan commitments are now able to buy as opposed to 2021 when cash was king.
Luxury buyers are looking for pristine homes with state-of-the-art kitchens and baths.
Younger buyers are focused on sustainability components in homes.
BEN PRIDGEON Issaquah, WA
Q3 2022 will go down as a dynamic period of adjustment with interest rates trending higher throughout the quarter and early June marking a noticeable turning point in percent of new listings pending within 7 days on market. Luxury home buyers are experiencing more flexible terms transactionally with contingencies returning to the process and longer market times working in their favor.
DANIELLE
SNOW Bend, OR
There are several buyers lingering around in our area, renting and in a seeing/wait mode. The crazy market of first quarter has softened since mid-May with the rise of interest rates. The market has returned to a more normal cycle with sellers not getting top dollar and buyers having more leverage in their negotiating. As we head into fall, serious sellers will have to adjust their pricing if they want to accomplish a sale. Buyers can be more savvy in their negotiating and reap some benefits. Still a win/win for all concerned.
MARTIN WEISS
Sammamish, WAThe luxury market on the Eastside saw increasing inventory and softening prices in Q3. This shift in the market is due to rising interest rates affecting affordability and shrinking the potential pool of would-be luxury buyers. It should be noted we are still seeing elevated sales activity and below-normal inventory compared to historical norms. Buyers have potential opportunity for contingencies, sellers’ concessions, and negotiation. Sellers have challenges with diminished buyer pool and affordability makes pricing strategy, presentation strategy, and marketing strategy more important.
PUGET SOUND
the third quarter of 2022, luxury sales activity in
West Bellevue and Mercer Island has experienced an intensity adjustment after the frenzy which began in 2020. Fewer listings have come on the market and buyers have been able to take their time before making an offer.
Over the last three months, active inventory has ticked upward in West Bellevue bringing some relief to luxury buyers. As the intensity of the market continued to adjust, combined with the seasonality and higher inventory in the late summer, buyers will find more options before the cooldown during the final months of the year.
The number of active listings has continued its upward trend over the last several months on Mercer Island, where inventory was scarce earlier this year. As we head into the winter cleanup season, inventory is still at a low level. This is providing buyers with a greater selection of homes closer to market price.
THE AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET INCREASED BY 20.0% IN Q3 IN PIERCE COUNTY
OVERALL, THE AVERAGE PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT DECREASED 3.4% IN KITSAP COUNTY
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
The demand for the island lifestyle on Bainbridge Island remains strong, even as we see a continued intensity adjustment. Buyers have seen some relief as active inventory has increased, yet in several price ranges the pending sales have continued to outpace the new listings coming on the market. As such, Bainbridge Island inventory is still at a shortage up to $3M based on buyer demand.
New listings will inevitably slow in the coming months as we close out the year with fewer people putting their homes on the market during the holiday season which can be a great time to list a property with reduced competition.
OVERALL, THE NUMBER OF SALES DECREASED BY 17.9% IN ISLAND COUNTY
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LAKE WASHINGTON
Q3 2022 Q3 2021 % Change
Number of Sales 28 52 -46.2%
Total Dollar Volume $186,163,000 $276,280,910 -32.6%
Average Sales Price $6,648,679 $5,313,094 25.1%
Median Sales Price $3,697,500 $3,612,500 2.4%
Average Days on Market 27 34 -20.6%
Sold / List Price % 92.6% 97.4% -4.9%
Average Price per SQFT $1,650 $1,588 3.9%
Quarter-end inventory 35 22 59.0%
LAKE SAMMAMISH
Q3 2022 Q3 2021 % Change
Number of Sales 27 28 -3.6%
Total Dollar Volume $70,353,326 $76,562,401 -8.1%
Average Sales Price $2,605,679 $2,734,371 -4.7%
Median Sales Price $2,100,000 $2,197,500 -4.4%
Average Days on Market 26 16 62.5%
Sold / List Price % 98.0% 103.0% -4.9%
Average Price per SQFT $793 $846 -6.3%
Quarter-end inventory 17 8 113.0%
KING COUNTY
Q3 2022 Q3 2021 % Change
Number of Sales 121 193 -37.3%
Total Dollar Volume $390,273,774 $597,533,186 -34.7%
Average Sales Price $3,225,403 $3,096,027 4.2%
Median Sales Price $2,040,000 $2,095,000 -2.6%
Average Days on Market 24 20 20.0%
Sold / List Price % 95.8% 100.6% -4.8%
Average Price per SQFT $986 $1,027 -4.0%
Quarter-end inventory
68 93.0%
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SALES IN COEUR D’ALENE DECREASED 6.9% COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021
THE NUMBER OF SALES IN SPOKANE COUNTY INCREASED 3.3% COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021
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THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
In the third quarter of 2022, luxury sales activity in the Portland Metro area has remained steady with high demand and low inventory up to $1.5M. The area has a good amount of inventory compared to similar metro areas, which translates to great opportunities for luxury buyers.
PORTLAND METRO
Number of Sales
Total Dollar Volume
Average Sales Price $1,405,340 $1,361,584
Median Sales Price
Average Days on Market
Average Price
$1,200,000
In Lake Oswego and West Linn, luxury inventory continues to slowly build because of the intensity adjustment in the market combined with higher interest rates. In West Linn and Lake Oswego, inventory is still below pre-pandemic levels for this time of year.
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IN Q3, THE NUMBER OF SALES DECREASED BY 10.4% IN BEND
In the third quarter, luxury inventory in Bend has continued to increase at a slow and steady pace, yet as a desirable community inventory is still at a low level overall and 35% of new listings go under contract within the first 30 days on the market.
Bend is appealing to high-net-worth individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are looking to purchase a primary residence or second home in the city known for its fantastic outdoor recreation opportunities.
THE AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET INCREASED BY 17.6% IN Q3 IN JACKSON COUNTY
IN Q3 SALES INCREASED 2.9% IN CLARK COUNTY COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR
MARHABA!
DUBAI IS BOOMING IN BUSINESS, POPULATION AND TOURISM
By LINSEY STONCHUSOver the past few decades, Dubai has shaped into a world-class, modern city with top-notch activities, amenities and residences.
A business hub and travel destination, its smart visa program has attracted highly successful individuals. The city, one of the United Arab Emirates, is accessible within a 10- hour flight from 80 percent of all countries worldwide, making it appealing to both out-of-towners and locals. “Dubai was recently selected as the world’s most popular destination in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022,” says Kyp Charalambous, vice president of sales at Atlantis Dubai.
“The Emirate successfully managed a remarkable turnaround amid continuing global challenges, and it is that unwavering determination that will no doubt continue to cement Dubai’s position as the destination of choice for international travelers,” he says. In addition to the recent travel industry honor, Dubai was also considered the number one destination for city lovers, rivaling the likes of New York and London.
Both Atlantis Dubai and Five Hotels and Resorts are debuting new resorts in the coming months: Atlantis, The Royal and Five Luxe, JBR, respectively. Each resort will include high-end residences and penthouses that cater to the lavish lifestyle of Dubai.
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Jaydeep Anand, chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Five, attributes much of Dubai’s popularity to thoughtful planning from its leadership in infrastructure, health and safety policies that curbed the lull in growth during the worst of the pandemic, and the ease of travel from every corner of the globe.
“Dubai is a thriving, dynamic multicultural hub that stands at the forefront of entrepreneurship, invention and innovation,” Mr. Anand says. “It is a city of endless possibilities, a city of dreams, a city of the future, attracting the very best of investors, creators and artists.”
To attract those very best, the UAE offers a Golden Visa program, which awards short and long-term residency to individuals it identifies as high achievers, such as investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, humanitarians and frontline workers.
Since September 2021, tourist visas were expanded from 30 to 60 days, with the goal of encouraging visitors to stay longer and immerse themselves in the city’s diverse offerings. Additional visas include Retire in Dubai and virtual working programs.
“Golden Visa initiatives and an extremely effective response to the pandemic are the reasons for the Emirates’ real estate industry growth,” Mr. Anand says.
“There is a keen focus on environment-friendly, people-first projects that are being encouraged by the UAE’s commitment to achieving net zero [emissions] by 2050,” he says.
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Mr. Anand describes Dubai as a “dynamic melting pot of fashion, art, gastronomy, music, technology and architecture.”
Popular destinations include the Dubai Opera, Dubai Mall — the second-largest shopping mall in the world — and Museum of the Future, which explores how society, namely in Dubai, may evolve in the coming decades.
Tripadvisor’s Choice Awards 2022 also recognized Dubai as the number four destination for food lovers — unsurprising, as the city hosts “more than 12,000 restaurants and cafés that serve food and beverage drawn from the cultures of over 200 nationalities,” Mr. Charalambous says.
“Dubai’s reputation as a global gastronomy hub was further bolstered by the announcement of the launch of Michelin Guide Dubai in June,” he says.
Accordingly, exceptional dining will be found in the upcoming Atlantis, The Royal resort.
“Further enhancing the region’s culinary credentials, the property will introduce 17 restaurants to the destination, including eight by celebrity chefs such as Heston Blumenthal, Gaston Acurio and Jose Andres, as well as a world-first pool beach club by Nobu,” Mr. Charalambous says.
WHAT A WORLD
Mr. Charalambous describes the Atlantis, The Royal as “the most ultraluxury experiential resort in the world,” crafted by leading designers, architects and artists.
“Atlantis, The Royal was conceptualized as the deconstruction of the traditional sculptural towers associated with Dubai, taking the form of individual parallelogram style shapes, each offering their own bespoke experience,” he says of the building’s unique architecture.
The design lends to Atlantis’ prioritization of indoor-outdoor space. Hotel rooms and residences will feature private pools, gardens and breathtaking views.
“Each of these private pools has been carefully positioned, providing maximum frontage across the balcony, giving guests an interrupted view from inside the water,” Mr. Charalambous says. Plus, “the building’s two terraced towers step down towards one another to meet through the sky bridge, which features dramatic views of the Arabian Gulf and the breathtaking scenery of the Palm Island and Dubai skyline,” he says.
Further incorporating nature are the resort’s water features, including its Skyblaze Fountain, the region’s first fire meets water spectacle created by Wet Design, and a lobby sculpture titled Droplets, which represents ‘the first cool drop of rain in a dry desert.’
Five Luxe JBR, a prime beach property, also emphasizes experience, including lively amenities and trending biophilic design. The resort boasts 232 hotel rooms and suites, 212 lavish, serviced residences, multiple culinary and nightlife venues, ReFive Spa and an iconic social pool.
The beach property has uninterrupted sweeping sunset sea views and evenings filled with the glittering lights of the Dubai Eye.
Five has varied, homegrown, award-winning dining venues along with Dubai’s most popular rooftop destination, The Penthouse, and signature concepts such as Skyline Thursdays at The Penthouse and Bohemia on Beach by Five that are singular entertainment extravaganzas with chart-topping DJs for a global audience.
DUBAI OFFERS EVERYTHING desired of an urban center — entertainment, shopping, dining, culture and a flourishing social scene. Upcoming resorts Atlantis, The Royal and Five Luxe, JBR are expanding that scene, with nightclubs, restaurants and other amenities that appeal to tourists and locals alike, and fully lean into luxury living with their high-end finishes, art and thoughtful architecture.
“Dubai’s future, in terms of further development, is extremely bright,” Mr. Anand says.