Despite the ups and downs of the housing market, home owners and non-owners alike consider owning a home essential to the American Dream according to a survey conducted on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) by Public Opinion Strategies of Alexandria, VA, and Lake Research Partners of Washington, D.C.
The survey results show that Americans see beyond the immediate housing market to the enduring value of homeownership. An overwhelming 75 percent of the people who were polled said that owning a home is worth the risk of the fluctuations in the market, and 95 percent of the home owners said they are happy with their decision to own a home.
One of the more striking aspects of the survey results is the intensity of sentiment among potential voters, according to Celinda Lake, president of Lake Research Partners. "People believe overwhelmingly that owning a home is an anchor to the American Dream," she says. "It's an anchor to your retirement, and it's an anchor to your personal economic well-being."
Among the other survey results:
73 percent said owning a home is one of their goals
· Homeownership and a retirement savings program are considered by voters to be their best investments.
· 80 percent of home owners would advise a close friend or family member just starting out to buy a home.
· Saving for a down payment and closing costs is the biggest barrier to homeownership.
• Americans believe that owning their own home is as important as being successful at their job or being able to pay for a family member's education.
Owning a home is not just a commodity to people. It is a core value.
Now take a look at how the Midtown Montgomery real estate market performed in May.
Midtown Montgomery real estate sales statistics for May show the average sales price decreased by 10% to $150,975 when compared to May 2010. The number of homes sold decreased by 51% in May. The median sales prices decreased by 6%, while market times increased 15% or 18 days. The highest selling home price decreased by 36%, and the lowest selling home price increased by 59%.
| Midtown Montgomery | May 2011 | May 2010 |
| Homes Sold | 22 | 45 |
| Average Selling Price | $ 150,975 | $ 166,925 |
| Median Selling Price | $ 111,450 | $ 118,900 |
| Days On The Market | 121 | 103 |
| Highest Selling Price | $ 480,000 | $ 750,000 |
| Lowest Selling Price | $ 12,500 | $ 5,100 |
For the latest Midtown Montgomery real estate market conditions in your area, please call me at 800-HAT-LADY or visit HomesForSaleInMontgomeryAlabama.com.
Information is provided by the Montgomery Area Association of Realtors and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.
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