DAMASCUS, MARYLAND REAL ESTATE TREND INDICATOR
If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in zip code 20872, you should take a close look at the following report that compares the statistics for September with the same month last year. There were 21 new listings in the area and 16 listings went to pending contracts. There were 21 actual settlements as compared to 21 homes sold last year. The total sold dollar volume was up 21.48%. The average number of days on the market was down to 107 from 129 days last year. The average sale price was 90.62% of the average list price. The average sold price was $291,361 and down 30.58% from last year. What does this mean? It is still a soft market which favors buyers. The good news is that most of us in the real estate business have noticed an increase in activity and the number of contracts being submitted. Interest rates were attractive and have gone lower since the government took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Buyers have the largest selection and the lowest prices that have been available for several years. The lenders still have a surplus inventory of foreclosures in Montgomery County, but they are also selling fairly quickly as buyers take advantage of the bargains.
Roy Kelley, Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group
Home Search Website: www.roykelley.com
Email: roykelley@mris.com; Client Assistance: 301-670-8996
ZIP Code: 20872 Damascus, MD From: 09/01/2008 to 09/30/2008
Statistics generated on: 10/08/2008
| |
Residential
Unit Sales
Number of Bedrooms |
Active Listings |
|
Time on Market |
| Price Class |
2
Or Less |
3 |
4
or More |
Condo
Coop |
Ground
Rent |
Residential
|
Condo
Coop |
Ground
Rent |
of Units Sold
(No. of Units) |
| Under $100,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 -30 Days |
3 |
| $100,000 - 149,999 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
31-60 Days |
5 |
| $150,000 - 199,999 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
61 - 90 Days |
2 |
| $200,000 - 249,999 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
91-120 Days |
4 |
| $250,000 - 299,999 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
Over 120 Days |
7 |
| $300,000 - 349,999 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
21 |
| $350,000 - 399,999 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
|
| $400,000 - 449,999 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Type of Financing
of Units Sold
(No. of Units) |
| $450,000 - 499,999 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
| $500,000 - 599,999 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
Conventional |
6 |
| $600,000 - 699,999 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
FHA |
11 |
| $700,000 - 799,999 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
VA |
2 |
| $800,000 - 899,999 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Assumption |
0 |
| $900,000 - 999,999 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Cash |
2 |
| $1,000,000 - 2,499,999 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Owner Finance |
0 |
| $2,500,000 - 4,999,999 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
All Other |
0 |
| $5,000,000 & Over |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Unreported |
0 |
| Totals |
1 |
6 |
8 |
6 |
0 |
92 |
8 |
0 |
Total |
21 |
| Grand Totals |
21 |
100 |
|
|
| |
2008 |
2007 |
% Change |
| Total Sold Dollar Volume: |
$ 6,118,584 |
$ 5,036,800 |
21.48 % |
| Average Sold Price: |
$ 291,361 |
$ 419,733 |
- 30.58 % |
| Median Sold Price: |
$ 285,000 |
$ 422,500 |
- 32.54 % |
| Total Units Sold: |
21 |
12 |
75.00 % |
| Average Days on Market: |
107 |
129 |
- 17.05 % |
| Average List Price for Solds: |
$ 321,536 |
$ 457,567 |
- 29.73 % |
Avg Sale Price as a
percentage of Avg List Price: |
90.62 % |
91.73 % |
|
|
| Total NEW listings: |
16 |
| Total Properties Marked Contract: |
12 |
| Total Properties Marked Contingent Contract: |
4 |
| Total NEW pendings (Contracts + Contingents): |
16 |
|
Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. - MLS Resale Data
Copyright 2008 - Information deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.
Please contact us with your questions on the residential real estate market.
Your Real Estate Advisor,
Roy Kelley
Roy Kelley & Associates
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group
6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 200 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA
Direct: 301-921-4569
Client Assistance: 301-670-8996
Email: roykelley@mris.com Fax: 301-921-4586 Main Office: 301-258-7757 x 569
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