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Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – September 2013

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Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – September 2013

By Michael Setunsky

Commercial Real Estate Absorption Rates for Prince William County are offered as a service of Michael’s Commercial LLC. The monthly absorption rates are categorized by the following Prince William County Zoning Districts:

  • B-1 (General Business District)
  • B-2 (Neighborhood Business District)
  • B-3 (Convenience Retail District
  • O(L) (Office Low-Rise District)
  • O(M) (Office Mid-Rise District)
  • O(H) (Office High-Rise District)
  • O(F) (Office/Flex District)
  • M-1 (Heavy Industrial District)
  • M-2 (Light Industrial District)
  • M/T (Industrial/Transportation District)
  • PBD (Planned Business District)
  • PMD (Planned Mixed Use District)

Commercial Absorption Rates are established by how many properties have sold during a given period of time (e.g., 365, 180, 90 and 30 days). Absorption rates also allow tracking trends in the market for any given number of days, weeks or months. These trends can indicate whether we may be in a Sellers Market, a Neutral Market or a Buyers Market. A monthly absorption rate of 5-6 is usually considered a Neutral Market. Anything below five is regarded as a Sellers Market and anything above six a Buyers Market.

  • Sellers Market                         1-4 Months Supply
  • Neutral Market                        5-6 Months Supply
  • Buyers Market                            7 Plus Months Supply

The following tables reflect the Monthly Commercial Absorption Rates* for respective Zoning Districts in Prince William County ending on September 30, 2013:

 

Commercial Absorption Rate 1 - 09-30-2013
Commercial Absorption Rate 2 - 09-30-2013
Commercial Absorption Rate 3 - 09-30-2013
  • Total Number of Properties on Market. The number of properties on the market during the reporting period.
  • Total Number of Sales. The total number of Sold properties during the given reporting period.
  • Monthly Absorption Rate. The rate at which the Sold properties were absorbed in the market on a monthly basis.
  • Inventory. The number of available properties as of the reporting date.
  • Months Supply. The number of months it will take the properties to sell based on the number of properties that have sold during the reporting period.
  • Chance of Selling. The rate at which the properties in the inventory will sell based on the percentage of the total properties on the market and the total number of sales.

The tables above indicate that the commercial real estate market in Prince William County has been minimal during this reporting period. There was one commercial property sale within the last 30 days. Twenty-three commercial properties are currently on the market, a net increase of one property listed since last reported. There are currently two properties Under Contract and one property Under Contract w/Kick Out. We are presently in a Buyer’s Market.

  • General Business District – Minimal activity – There was no net increase/decrease in properties during this reporting period. Two properties are currently Under Contract and one property is Under Contract w/Kick Out. One property has sold during this reporting period. Seventeen properties are currently in the inventory.
  • Neighborhood Business District – No activity –No properties are currently in the inventory.
  • Convenience Retail District – No activity – No properties are currently in the inventory.
  • Office Low-Rise District – Minimal activity – There was no net increase/decrease in properties during this reporting period. One property is currently in the inventory.
  • Office Mid-Rise District – No activity – No properties are currently in the inventory.
  • Office High-Rise District – No activity – No properties are currently in the inventory.
  • Office/Flex District – No activity – No properties are currently in the inventory.
  • Heavy Industrial District – Minimal activity – There was no net increase/decrease in properties during this reporting period. There was a net increase of one property during this reporting period.
  • Light Industrial District – Minimal activity – There was no net increase/decrease in properties during this reporting period. Two properties are currently in the inventory.
  • Industrial/Transportation District – No activity – No properties are currently in the inventory.
  • Planned Business District – Minimal activity – There was no net increase/decrease in properties during this reporting period. Two properties are currently in the inventory.
  • Planned Mixed Use District – No activity – No properties are currently in the inventory.

 

*The data presented here is compiled from information provided by the Metropolitan Regional Information System.

The information provided here is the author’s own interpretation of the Prince William County Commercial Real Estate market and makes no warranty or claim regarding the usefulness or implications from using this information.

Commercial Absorption Rates for Prince William County during the previous 12 months:

Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – August 2013
Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – July 2013
Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – June 2013
Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – May 2013
Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – April 2013
Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – March 2013
Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – February 2013
Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – January 2013
Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – December 2012
Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – November 2012
Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – October 2012
Commercial Absorption Rates – Prince William County – September 2012

 

Michael Setunsky is the Broker and owner of Michael's Commercial LLC serving the Northern Virginia commercial real estate market. He has been licensed since 1985 and a Broker since 1990. As a commercial real estate and business broker, he has earned the distinction for being one of the top commercial real estate producers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. He also served on the Mid Atlantic Real Estate Marketing Association's (MAREMA) Board of Directors as the Past President, and is a Commonwealth of Virginia licensed Instructor. He teaches Pre-licensing, Post Licensing Education, Broker's and Continuing Education courses. Visit his company web site at http://michaelscommercial.com/.

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Comments (36)

Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Judi: Thank you very much!

Oct 11, 2013 10:59 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Bob: Thank you and thank you for the visit.

Oct 11, 2013 11:00 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Very well done report, comprehensive and easy to understand.

Make it a great weekend!

Oct 11, 2013 11:11 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Joe: Thanks, I appreciate the comment and visit.

Oct 12, 2013 06:05 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

The needed information to know what to do in the pricing for the seller. The heads up, look around snapshot of the commercial market is what that segment of the audience needs to have. Accurate, fresh, up to the minute and quick, easy to digest.

Oct 13, 2013 11:06 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Andrew: Hopefully, buyers and sellers will find this information useful. Thanks for stopping  by.

Oct 13, 2013 11:41 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK
Michael, just checking back in to see how you've been.
Oct 18, 2013 11:21 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Hi Judi: Glad to hear from you. Your comments are always appreciated.

Oct 19, 2013 05:19 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Michael, thank you for commenting on my post today, which is what brought me here.  You've provided a very comprehensive report for your Commerical Real Estate market.  I've noticed here, that not all commercial brokers even subscribe to our local MLS? It's a totally different world compared to the residential market!

Oct 20, 2013 01:15 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Mary: You're welcome! It is the same here. Not all commercial real estate brokers participate in the MLS. It is a different world and challenging. Thank you for the visit.

Oct 20, 2013 01:24 AM
John G. Johnston
John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC - Westcliffe, CO
An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO

Michael  Your reports are the only glimpse into the commercial world I get to see.  Thanks for all you do!

Oct 20, 2013 02:02 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

John: Thank you and thank you for stopping by.

Oct 20, 2013 10:53 PM
Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

What a great, DETAILED report on the commercial absorption rates in Prince William County. Very well done!

Oct 21, 2013 02:04 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Shannon: Thank you very much and for the visit.

Oct 21, 2013 02:33 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Just popping in to see how things are going Michael. Hope you're busy selling some of that commercial real estate in Prince William County.

Oct 22, 2013 06:13 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Debb: Good to hear from you. Trying to keep busy.

Oct 22, 2013 06:18 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK
Michael, time for an update on commercial absorption rates. You sure know your market.
Oct 30, 2013 10:09 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Hi Judi: I'm doing an update today for October. As always, thank you for stopping by.

Oct 30, 2013 10:21 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Just dropping by to thank you for commenting on my blog posts. I appreciate you so much! Will be watching for your October update!

Oct 30, 2013 10:34 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Joni: Thank you very much! It is much appreciated that you stop by to visit.

Oct 30, 2013 11:19 PM