The single family housing market in the Hubert/Swansboro, North Carolina area is still struggling but we are seeing signficant improvment in so areas. As you can see from the chart below the number of days on the market decreased by almost 50% in Jan., Feb., and March 2009 when compared to Oct., Nov., and Dec. of 2008.
There was a slight increase in the list price to sales price ratio but the average sales price decreased as did the number of units sold during the first quarter.
| Quarter |
Total Listed |
Num. Sold |
% Sold |
Avg. Sale Price of Sold |
Sale Price/ List Price Ratio |
Avg. DOM of Sold |
Avg. List Price of Unsold |
% Expired |
| 1st 2009 |
158 |
81 |
51.27% |
$183,419 | 98.56% | 63 | $236,193 | 24.68% |
| 4th 2008 |
112 |
87 |
77.68% |
$185,519 | 97.91% | 120 |
$279,591 | 31.25% |
(Statistics taken from the Jacksonville NC MLS)
What does all this mean to you who is looking to buy a home in the Hubert, Swansboro NC area? It means there is a good supply (inventory) of homes available in a wide variety of prices and locations. Sellers may be more motivated to sell and willing to negiotiate more than in the past allowing you to buy more house/location with less money.
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If you are thinking of buying a home in Hubert, Swansboro or other area of Onslow County N C, it would be my honor and pleasure to assist you in finding the perfect home for you and your family.
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