Home sales will remain soft in the months ahead, but improved affordability conditions should help with a recovery, according to the National Association of Realtors. The recovery looks to be a long process with job numbers being lower than expected in the last couple of months. However, affordability could reach a generational high in the second half of this year because of rock-bottom mortgage interest rates. The loan underwriting standards are tighter, but home buyers can improve their chances of getting a loan by staying well within their budget.

Take a look at how the Montgomery AL real estate market fared in August.

Montgomery AL real estate sales statistics for August show pending sales have decreased by 48% in 2010 compared to August 2009. The average sales price decreased by 2% to $134,119 while sold listings were down by 36% from 2009.  Market times decreased in 2010 by 4 days.

Midtown
Montgomery

Pending
Sales

Sold
Listings

Average
Market Times

Average
Sales Price

Aug 2010

33

27

104

$134,119

Aug 2009

64

42

108

$136,850

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.