Montgomery AL Real Estate Sales Statistics - September 2010
Despite economic uncertainty, 68 percent of those surveyed in the 2010 National Housing Pulse Survey, conducted by the National Association of Realtors, still believe now is a good time to buy a home; while that number is down from last year (75 percent), it’s up from 2008 (66 percent) and 2007 (59 percent). Lower home prices and record-low mortgage interest rates are attracting buyers to the housing market – more than one-fourth of renters said they are thinking more about buying a home than they were a year ago. Sixty-three percent of renter respondents said that owning a home is a priority in their future, and nearly 40 percent said it was one of their highest priorities.
Americans are seeing more stability in the real estate market. Nearly seven out of 10 believe that home values have stabilized in their area; the same number expects home sales to remain about the same through the end of the year.
While nearly seven out of 10 say it’s harder to sell a home in their area today than it was a year ago, it’s less of a concern from last year when the number was 10 percentage points higher. This is most likely the result of lower home inventories.
Take a look at how the Montgomery AL real estate market fared in September.
Montgomery AL real estate sales statistics for September show pending sales have increased by 3% in 2010 compared to September 2009. The average sales price increased by 44% to $154,568 while sold listings were down by 42% from 2009. Market times increased in 2010 by 68 days.
|
Midtown |
Pending |
Sold |
Average |
Average |
|
Sept 2010 |
36 |
19 |
147 |
$154,568 |
|
Sept 2009 |
35 |
33 |
79 |
$86,117 |
For the latest Montgomery AL real estate market conditions in your area, please call me at 800-HAT-LADY or visit HomesForSaleInMontgomeryAlabama.com.
Information is provided by the Montgomery Area Association of Realtors and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.
This month's edition covers Montgomery real estate market activity and then we'll discuss how to avoid surprises as mortgage underwriters are refreshing credit scores prior to closing. 
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