Posted on July 10, 2014 by Corey Hart
Jul

10

2014

Median sales price falls for the first time in over two years; Sixth month of year-over-year decreases for closed sales

OVERVIEW

Buyer activity remained below year-ago levels in the Washington, DC Metro Area.  Closed sales declined by 4.5 percent and have now been below their 2013-level every month this year.  New pending contracts also fell from this time last year and have done so for seven consecutive months.  While buyer activity is lower than last year, both closed sales and pending sales continue to outpace 2011 and 2012 levels.  The median sales price decreased from the prior year for the first time since January 2012, possibly tempered by the slowing pace of sales.  All property segments had a decline in median sales price, but only three of the jurisdictions did: the city of Alexandria, Montgomery County, and Washington, DC.  But at $433,000, the median sales price for the region was higher than any month except June 2013 since July 2007. 

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Posted on July 10, 2014 by Corey Hart
Jul

10

2014

Increases in closed sales and new pending sales

OVERVIEW

In June, the housing market in the Baltimore Metro Area improved relative to last year, with both buyer activity and seller activity above their year-ago levels.  Closed sales and new pending sales increased by 2.8 percent and 3.2 percent, respectively.  The increase in closed sales was driven by townhomes and single-family detached homes, while the increase in new pending sales was driven by single-family detached homes alone.  The number of homes for sale continues to increase and active listings climbed 22.2 percent from last June.  The number of active listings reached its highest level in over two years but is only 67.7 percent of its 2008-peak.  New listings continue to increase, rising 19.8 percent from last year. 

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Corey Hart
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25

2014

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Posted on June 10, 2014 by Corey Hart
Jun

10

2014

Closed sales decrease from the prior year for fifth consecutive month

OVERVIEW

The Washington, DC Metro Area continued the pattern of low buyer activity in May.  Closed sales and new pending contracts decreased from last May by 10.6 percent and 4.5 percent, respectively.  But both were above their May-levels in 2011 and 2012 with new pending contracts above their May-levels for all years from 2006 to 2012.  As in recent months, bank-mediated sales decreased at a faster rate than non-bank-mediated sales and contributed to the overall decline in closed sales.  The median sales price continues to rise, likely due to both the decline in bank-mediated sales and tight inventory.  The median sales price increased 1.2 percent and reached the highest May-level on record with data going back to 1997.  Seller participation continues to increase and both active listings and new listings rose. 

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Corey Hart
Jun

10

2014

Inventory up 18.6 percent from May 2013

OVERVIEW

The Baltimore Metro Area continued the pattern of flat buyer activity in May.  Closed sales and new pending contracts were essentially unchanged from last May as closed sales increased by one sale and new pending contracts decreased by one contract.  But both were above their May-level 10-year averages.  Seller participation continues to increase and both active listings and new listings rose.  Active listings increased 18.7 percent, bringing the number of active listings to its highest level in over two years. 

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