The CA Association of Realtors has released the April 2025 Housing Market Statistics. Most of these sales went into contract in March with a 30 day escrow to result in an April closing. These statistics represent the beginning of the spring selling season.
In the Los Angeles County real estate housing market statistics the median price increased 2.5% in April over March. Same month last year prices rose a similar 2.6% in April over March in Los Angeles County. Median price increased slightly this year in Ventura County .5% whereas last year same time the median price rose 2.4%. Median price is still up almost 3% in Los Angeles County from same time last year while Ventura County is about the same, up .5% according to the California Association of Realtors.
I also like to follow where the median price stands compared to it’s highest level. Los Angeles’ all time high median price is still $960,370 from September 2024. The current median price is 11.5% lower than the high. Ventura’s all time high median price is $970,000 from July 2024. The current median price is 2.6% lower than the high.
2025 sales activity is gaining seasonal momentum. Sales increased 12.9% month to month which is a little better than last year’s increase of 11.7%. In Ventura County the sales volume remained fairly flat, which makes sense since the increase in March over February was an amazing 35%. I have to repeat myself – real estate markets are very local so pay greater attention to the local real estate news.
Here are the interest rate levels for the past year.
In January mortgage rates increased to over 7%. Since then they have dropped to and hovered just under 7%.
In the San Fernando Valley it is still a slight Seller’s market as inventory decreased in April to 3.4 months from 4.6 months of inventory in January, 4.3 months in February and 3.9 months in March. In Ventura County inventory hit a low of 2.5 months in December (which is not unusual for the holiday season) and now has increased to 3.7 months.
Current Event – Tariff Concerns and Consumer Confidence
The ongoing discussions around tariff negotiations have created notable volatility in the stock market, which is directly impacting consumer confidence and real estate decisions. When retirement portfolios fluctuate due to trade policy uncertainty, seniors often postpone major housing decisions like downsizing or moving to assisted living communities. This “wait and see” approach becomes particularly pronounced when stock market swings affect the perceived value of their overall financial picture.
For families navigating probate or trust sale situations, market volatility can create conflicting pressures. While some families become more motivated to sell inherited real estate to diversify away from stock market risk, others delay decisions hoping for better market conditions. Adult children who are beneficiaries often feel caught between emotional attachment to the family home and practical concerns about their own financial stability during uncertain economic times.
This economic uncertainty reinforces why working with an experienced professional becomes even more critical during major life transitions. Understanding how broader economic forces affect personal decision-making timelines allows families to make informed choices rather than reactive ones. Whether the decision is to move forward with a sale or wait for more stability, having expert guidance helps ensure the timing aligns with both market conditions and family needs.
If you would like to discuss these housing market statistics, the real estate market in general or anything in particular, I hope you’ll reach out to me.
Who to Call
General real estate agents are great for working on every day transactions but if you are a Senior who is downsizing, a family settling an Estate in Probate or Trust administration or a family in a Divorce you need a real estate professional trained for these cases.
For a free consultation on your home’s value, how to prepare your home to sell or the real estate market in general call me at (818)570-1144 or email [email protected] or visit https://janeybishop.com
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Senior Real Estate Specialist
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