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Market Report for May 2012 San Antonio, TX

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Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

Market Report for May 2012 in San Antonio, TX
The local real estate market in San Antonio, TX appears to be heading for a sizzling hot summer, since the median home price rose 3.4 % in May compared to the same month last year. Even the number of homes sales is on the rise according to the most recent data from the local San Antonio Board of Realtors.

San Antonio Board of REALTORS® reports median single-family home price up 3.4% in May-12 over Apr-12, sales climb to 1,577.

May-12 Quick Facts:

  • The median price of existing single-family homes increased to $155,000 up 3.4% vs Apr-12.
  • Existing single-family home sales increased 15.4% from Apr-12 for a May-12 total of 1,577 sold units.
  • Condos increased in price to $95,000 up 18.8% vs Apr-12.
  • Existing condo sales increased 2.2% in May-12 over Apr-12 for a total of 46 sold units.

                                           Single Family Median Home Price
                                                        May-11 vs May-12

Median Price of Homes

San Antonio has a 6.9-month inventory of homes. Buyers have been enjoying the better part of most negotiations, but our decreasing inventory has moved us closer into the sellers having some equal grounds as far as negotiations are concerned.


                                             The Number of Sold Properties by Month
                                                           May-11 vs May-12

 Number of Homes Sold May 2012

There were 1,778 pending sales at the end of May, a strong indication that June can be a very productive month. The market for resale homes is the most active during the summer months as people try to time moves during school summer vacations. Prices usually hit their highest points of the year during June through August.

Comments(16)

Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Market reports are looking better but we can do more together.

Tomorrow I am in Seller Mastery until 4.  If you want to call me about 430 it is a 2 hour drive home, so we can talk about this.

 

 

Jun 17, 2012 10:08 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Kevin. My wife has an appointment with the Oncologist tomorrow around that same time. Not sure what time we will get back home, but I will give you a call once I am back home.

Jun 17, 2012 10:14 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Woo Hoo, Jerry! Those are great numbers! With interest rates down, now is the time to buy, before the rates go back up along with those prices!

Jun 17, 2012 11:37 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730
Kerry, Good market numbers screaming at the buyers, You better buy now!
Jun 17, 2012 11:55 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Jerry,

I love to see great news across the great state of Texas...our market(s) are hot!

Jun 17, 2012 12:11 PM
Teral McDowell
Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

We all agree, Jerry Texas home sales are hot and San Antonio is looking good!

Jun 17, 2012 12:34 PM
Doug Bullwinkel
E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA
Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

It looks like the San Antonio real estate market is gradually heating up Jerry.  It's really nice to see some positive news.  Thanks for sharing your local market with us.

Jun 17, 2012 01:59 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Jerry, Looks like nothing but good news for the San Antonio real estate market!  Glad to see the positive signs.

Jun 17, 2012 11:12 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Jerry I always smile when I see a chart with the graph / numbers on an upward swing such as your San Antonio, TX report.   Nothing better than positive news!

Jun 18, 2012 08:32 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Joni. I am thinking the same thing, and will be getting the word out to all those buyers who are still sitting on the fence. Have a Nice Evening!

Jun 18, 2012 08:58 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Debbie. These are some great numbers, and if the buyers wait to long, it will certainly be in the seller's best interest, since the prices are on the rise.

Jun 18, 2012 09:00 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Lisa. I can tell right now that it's going to be a Hot Sizzling Summer.

Jun 18, 2012 09:01 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes. Teral. I know all Texans will agree that Texas is not only Hot in the weather, but also Hot in the Real Estate market too.

Jun 18, 2012 09:03 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Doug, I know Texas is Hot with the Real Estate Market right now. I can image that California will be following soon.

Jun 18, 2012 09:05 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Bliz. Yes, I am excited about this Good News. I know many sellers are getting excited too.

Jun 18, 2012 09:06 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Ditto, John. There is nothing better than some good positve News for a change. Have a Wonderful Evening!

Jun 18, 2012 09:08 AM