"Home prices are expected to recover in 2008 with existing-home sales picking
up late this year and new-home sales rising early next year, according to the latest
forecast by the National Association of Realtors."

June statistics show the Midtown Montgomery real estate market to be softer compared to previous months.  The number of single family homes in Midtown Montgomery (Midtown consists of neighborhoods south of I-85 between Exits 1 and 6) 
that sold in June, decreased by 8 homes or 13 percent.  At the same time, the number
of pending listings decreased by 8 homes or 12 percent. 

Market times in June 2007 rose with market times of 96 days vs. 64 days in June 2006.  
The average sales price decreased $7,090 or 5 percent compared to June 2006.

Midtown
Montgomery

Pending
Listings

Sold
Listings

Average
Market Times

Average
Sales Price

June 2007

59

55

96

$146,196

June 2006

67

63

64

$153,286

This is a great time to be buying a home in Midtown or anywhere else in Montgomery! Buyers can take advantage of softer prices now with an expectation of appreciation
next year. What could be better?

If you are thinking of buying a home in Montgomery, you can have new listings e-mailed
to you as they hit the market by visiting EmailMontgomeryAlabamaHomes.com

 

Information is provided by the Montgomery Area Association of Realtors and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.