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September 2010 Real Estate Market Update on the Rockland County River Towns

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Real Estate Agent with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Rand Realty

The rivertowns are a collection of small towns and villages situated on the western banks of the Hudson River. The rivertowns are among the most special and sought after locations in the lower Hudson Valley and include Palisades, Sneden's Landing, Piermont, Upper Grandview, Grand View, South Nyack, Nyack, Central Nyack and Upper Nyack. Located about 15 minutes north of Manhattan, the rivertowns are perfect for those looking to live in a beautiful, diverse and convenient location with easy access to Manhattan, Connecticut and Westchester.

September 2010 YTD vs. September 2009 YTD - Single Family Homes

New inventory (the number of homes going on the market) increased 18% (234 YTD 2010 vs. 198 YTD 2009). The number of sales increased 66% (73 YTD 2010 vs. 44 YTD 2009).  The average sales price of homes that have sold increased 4.2% to $644,464. Overall, the average sales price for single family homes that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the river villages) was $450,021, up 0.1% over the same period last year. 

September 2010 YTD vs. September 2009 YTD - Condos (including townhomes and co-ops)

New inventory (the number of condos going on the market) decreased 8.2% (78 YTD 2010 vs. 85 YTD 2009). The number of sales decreased 12.5% (28 YTD 2010 vs. 32 YTD 2009). The average sales price of condos that have sold increased 9.1% to $494,446. Overall, the average sales price for condos that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the river villages) was $269,298, down 1.9% over the same period last year.

Visit my website at http://www.donnacox.com to see a wonderful selection of homes for sale in Rockland County, Nyack, Piermont and other Hudson Valley Rivertowns. Or, give me a call on 845-641-8613; I'd love to hear from you.

Donna Cox
Associate Broker
Better Homes and Gardens | Rand Realty