Despite economic uncertainty, 68 percent of those surveyed in the 2010 National Housing Pulse Survey, conducted by the Natinal Association of Realtors, still believe now is a good time to buy a home; while that number is down from last year (75 percent), it's up from 2008 (66 percent) and 2007 (59 percent). Lower home prices and record-low mortgage interest rates are attracting buyers to the housing market - more than one-fourth of renters said they are thinking more about buying a home than they were a year ago. Sixty-three percent of renter respondents said that owning a home is a priority in their future, and nearly 40 percent said it was one of their highest priorities.
Americans are seeing more stability in the real estate market. Nearly seven out of 10 believe that home values have stabilized in their area; the same number expects home sales to remain about the same through the end of the year.
While nearly seven out of 10 say it's harder to sell a home in their area today than it was a year ago, it's less of a concern from last year when the number was 10 percentage points higher. This is most likely the result of lower home inventories.
Take a look at how the Greenville NC real estate market fared in September.
Greenville NC real estate sales statistics for September show that the average sales price has increased by 12% to $169,983. While pending sales have decreased by 45% when compared to September 2009. Sold listings decreased by 23% from 2009 and new listings have decreased by 24%. Market times have decreased by 1 days or 1% from 2009.
|
Date |
New |
Pending |
Sold |
Average |
DOM |
|
Sept 2010 |
108 |
54 |
57 |
$169,983 |
133 |
|
Sept 2009 |
142 |
98 |
74 |
$150,080 |
134 |
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Information is provided by the Greenville Multiple Listing Service and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.
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