Ahead of the Omaha spring real estate market, buyer and sellers are more aware than ever of their switching costs. Sellers are becoming more impatient with the rise in mortgage rates that have kept them from moving on with their lives. Lifestyle changes for these sellers will drive the spring market, increasing the number of available homes and giving options to buyers.
Lifestyle changes and seller impatience are 2 of the important factors that keep the Omaha housing market stable. Nationally, the average person makes a real estate move every 8 years. Here's a look at the past 8 years of residential real estate growth in Douglas County showing the stability of our market.
Average Sales Price
2016 - $204,500
2023 - $346,450
Average Days on Market
2016 – 30 days
2023 – 14 days