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Here's a good video with an analysis for the 3rd quarter of this year.  A couple of points worthy of special attention:

  • Active homes on the market have decreased for the 3rd straight year (at end of 3rd Quarter).
  • There is an increase (6.8%) in median sales price compared to the 3rd quarter last year. 
  • Sellers are getting 90.2% of their list price in negotiations.
  • Buyers continue to control the market due to low interest rates, # of houses on the market, and a favorable negotiating environment.

 

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This is an update for the statistics in the Charleston real estate market from January-July '09 and '10.

-Attached is the monthly update of MLS stats.  Overall, comparing Jan-July 09 versus '10, we are seeing about an 18% increase in transactions and about a 2% increase in price.  The year to date numbers for transactions looks good, but it is now falling from it's high last month of 29% and will continue to do so since the tax credit is gone.  2010 will probably end up with just a few more transactions than 2009, certainly again below 9000 transactions.

-Also indicated in green and red are the numbers that were significantly different than the overall market numbers.  This was only done for areas that have enough transactions for the percentages to be…

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Here are some random thoughts on the market.  Instead of just keeping them to myself, I wanted to share.  Sorry for the short, rambling thoughts...

Good news:
First quarter 2010 statistics:
MLS sold units are up 10.3%
1591 homes

New listings are up 5.3%
Active inventory (homes on the market) 3/31 is down 6.4% (great!)
9,036 – lowest in 4 years
Supply and demand ratio improving
Still needs to be half – 15 months supply
Won’t happen for awhile – REOs and Short Sales

Prices
National media positive for Charleston
Lifestyle, new jobs
First quarter compared to 2009
Average sales price - $275,000 – up 9.1%
Median sales price - $189,000 – up 4.7%

On surface, positive news but let’s understand the numbers
Not address to address appreciation … impacted by
some exceptional values…

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