Today's topic is "Velocity". While we are enjoying velocity on the slopes and the momentum recent snows have provided, I also want to discuss the velocity in the Telluride real estate market. Also known as "absorption rate", it is rate at which properties are sold and is a leading indicator of the health of a particular real estate market. Another way to look at it is how long properties are listed for sale before they are actually sold. The two graphs below reflect the velocity in the market in the last year. Pay particular attention to the amount of inventory sold in the last year versus the amount of inventory currently listed for sale in each segment.
In the Town of Telluride the Absorption Rate for Homes was 25 months in 2016 and only 15 months in 2017. For Condos, the Absorption Rate was 12 months in 2016 and only 8 months in 2017.
For Mountain Village, the Absorption Rate for Homes was 36 months in 2016 and only 27 months in 2017. For Condos, the Absorption Rate was 21 months in 2016 and only 11 months in 2017.