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We've reviewed and analyzed the latest numbers for Cranford, NJ, and what these numbers mean for homeowners, or potential home buyers. Sales are up, prices look stable. Don't miss an opportunity to buy a great home in a great town at a great price.
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Sean Carroll - Realtor, Sales Associate
RE/MAX Classic Group
908-898-0800
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Sean Carroll - Realtor, Associate
RE/MAX Classic Group
908-898-0800 - office
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Cranford NJ Real Estate Market News..."What's Happening Out There?"
With all of the news media reports about the ‘national' economy, and the ‘national' real estate market, it is very difficult to decipher exactly what that means for towns like Cranford. There really is no such thing as a "national" real estate market, as people who purchase homes in a community often work in that community, or within commuting distance. This means that they earn money locally, and usually spend that money locally. The national media often reports on national statistics, and while they can be helpful to uncover trends in the macro-economy, it is important to understand that the Real Estate market, and even the economy are highly localized, and can vary tremendously from one state to the next, or even one town to the next.
In this month's Market News, I thought it would be helpful to share what's happening now, while also comparing it to historical data, to illustrate how Cranford real estate has performed from its peak of 2005-2006 to the present. Whether you are buying or selling, or just live in Cranford, this information can help you better understand how the recent recession has affected the local picture.
Here are some Cranford, NJ Real Estate statistics:
Year to Date 2009
Active Listings: 962
Closed Transactions: 119
Average Days on Market (DOM): 65
Average Sold Price: $428,272
Average Final List Price: $437,684
Sales Price to List Price Ratio: 96%
These statistics don't mean much unless compared with other periods in time, to see how the market is trending. So, let's compare with the same period 2008
January through September 15, 2008
Active Listings: 917
Closed Transactions: 144
Average DOM: 68
Average Sold Price: $444,374
Average Final List Price: $461,633
Sales Price to List Price Ratio: 96%
What does all of this mean?
Well in looking at the averages, here are some factual conclusions:
In summary, with gradual price declines, and substantial increase in listings for sale, it demonstrates that thus far, 2009 was more of a buyer's market for Cranford than 2008.
Examining the numbers in more detail showed a steep decline in listings sold in February and March of 2009, as this was the height of the financial crisis on Wall Street started by the collapse of Lehman Brothers in September of 2008. After beginning the 2nd quarter of 2009, the home sales stabilized in Cranford again, and so much of the declines in price occurred in a short period of time at the beginning of this year.
Here is one more comparison. When we compare the 2009 data with data from the peak of the market in 2005, here is how the 2009 market compares:
Number of Closed Transactions: Decline of 45% since 2005
Average Sales Price: Decline of 10.4% since 2005
Sold Price to List Price Ratio: Decline from 99% to 96%
Active Listings for Sale: Increase of 38%
Here is another very important statistic, which is number of expired listings which failed to sell:
2004 - 6 expired listings
2005- 15 expired listings
2006 - 23 expired listings
2007 - 43 expired listings
2008 - 50 expired listings
To help you understand what all of this means, here are some general observations when examining this data:
Thanks for reading, and check back next month for more of Cranford, NJ Real Estate Market News.
For comment, or for more information about the local Real Estate Market in Cranford, NJ, Sean Carroll can be reached at 908-376-1569, or via email at Sean@TeamCarrollNJ.com
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Team Carroll is very proud to share our new community pages specifically designed to help you learn more about the lovely communities we serve. Today, our spotlight is on Cranford. Click the link below to check out some great information about Cranford, NJ, and a bit about real estate in the area.
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Hey everyone. The community choir I am involved with is always looking for members who want to share in the joy of singing. We are especially in need of tenors and basses, but sopranos and altos are always welcome to audition. Let me know if you know anyone who might be interested!
The Celebration Singers to Hold Auditions
The Celebration Singers, a fifty-member mixed chorus, will hold auditions on August 18 and 25, from 7 PM to 9PM at the Cranford United Methodist at Walnut and Lincoln Avenues in Cranford.
Director Sean Berg encourages interested tenors especially to try out. The choir, open to singers 18 years of age and older, rehearses on Tuesdays from 8 to 10 PM. According to the choir's president, Regina Bielen, "Our goal is to provide quality musical programs that feature a wide range of musical styles, and to present music to those who may not have the ability to see and hear it elsewhere. And it's important that while we do all this, we're having fun."
The Celebration Singers, non-profit cultural arts organization that has been in existence since 1938, presents a winter and spring concert each year as well as performing at nursing homes, hospitals, and municipal events. During the summer of 2008, the Celebration Singers made their first international tour performing in Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Funding for the Celebration Singers is made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council for the Arts, Department of State, through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.
For more information: www.Celebration-Singers.org
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