Market Trends in the Pensacola Bay Area - We've had our Ups (2003 to 2006) and we've had our Downs (2007 to . . . ). So where are we right now? Here's a year over year comparison for the Pensacola Bay Area's real estate market:
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Sales in the Pensacola Bay Area |
6/1/06 to 6/1/07 |
6/1/07 to 6/1/08 |
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Total # of Sales |
6,316 |
4,889 |
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Average Sold Price |
$205,797 |
$210,234 |
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Median Sold Price |
$167,000 |
$162,000 |
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Average Price Per Square Foot |
$129 |
$113 |
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Sell Price to List Price |
96.03% |
95.01% |
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Average # of Days on the Market |
121 |
141 |
Our total number of sales shows a distinct downward trend - 22% fewer closed sales year over year - to be exact. But, look at the average sold price . . . almost $5,000 higher.
So what gives? Well, it's tough to tell in the macro view, but on the micro level I am seeing the Pensacola Bay Area real estate market remain strong in the $225,000 and under price range while our higher priced inventory is having to adjust prices downward in order to sell.
What does this spell for consumers? For the time being I see opportunities across the board, but particularly on higher priced homes, beach properties and waterfront properties.
The buyers continue to ask, "Is it time to jump in?" My answer, let me run the numbers for you for the particular Pensacola area or neighborhood you are interested in. We can see if properties are trending upward or downward. Then the question is simply, "Are you ready to jump?"
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We are hitting a little slower period here too. But you still have those contracts that you had from when you were going on vacation I hope :).
All the best!
Bravo love to hear that homes are selling across the country.... good luck
Kevin - Thanks for your comment. And, I appreciate your reference to my previous post. Yes, those contracts should stick!
Lynn - I too, am pulling for all of us! I believe the recent real estate downturn in so many markets across the country has really given us a taste for how important the housing market is as an economic driver.