Well I've been neglecting my St George Utah home sale statistics far too long! I was pleasantly surprised to open up my market snapshot, for the first time in a very long time there is a bit of good news...sales went up to a 19 month high and active listings have decreased (we have not had these numbers in approximately 2 years). Even the months in inventory was at a 19 month low! This is great news, due to the fact that St George has been drowning in our own inventory. An inventory surplus has a negative ripple effect on the housing market, by causing homes to remain on the market for longer periods and forcing sellers to reduce prices; ultimately increasing future foreclosure and short sale risk.

Here are some St George Utah housing market statistics for the past few months, keep in mind this will include the entire Washington County and will include all MLS listed activity (land, residential, commercial etc...). I will focus on area specific statistics, visit my St George News and Information page if you would like to find specific information on St George sale statistics, I will also analyze the foreclosure activity in St George and surrounding areas.

Paula Smith is a St George Utah Realtor, specializing in residential home sales. Visit my St George real estate website if you would like to search for MLS listed property, or learn more about the area with my St George Utah News and Information Blog.