Market Report & Homes Sales: Furlong PA 18925 for June 2014
The median sales price for homes in Furlong PA for March 14 to June 14 was $397,490. This represents a decline of 3.2%, or $12,932, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 7.4% compared to the prior year.
Sales prices have depreciated 4.2% over the last 5 years in Furlong. The average listing price for Furlong homes for sale was $587,266 for the week ending June 4, which represents an increase of 3.4%, or $19,481, compared to the prior week and an increase of 5.7%, or $31,575, compared to the week ending May 14.
Average price per square foot for Furlong PA was $164, an increase of 3.1% compared to the same period last year.
Furlong Summary
The median sales price for homes in Furlong PA for March 14 to June 14 was $397,490 based on 21 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price increased 7.4%, or $27,490, and the number of home sales decreased 30%.
There are currently 91 resale and new homes in Furlong including 1 open house, as well as 16 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process.
The average listing price for homes for sale in Furlong PA was $587,266 for the week ending June 4, which represents an increase of 3.4%, or $19,481, compared to the prior week.
Buying vs. Renting?
AND THE WINNER IS . . .
Is it better to buy or rent? Whether renting is better than buying depends on many factors. Low mortgage rates are helping to keep home buying more affordable. According to one analysis homeownership is 38% cheaper than renting in the 100 largest metro areas.
Assuming the following:
- Buy a home with 20% down, borrowing the rest over 30 years at a fixed rate of 4.5%.
- Itemize your federal tax deductions and are in the 25% tax bracket
- Stay in your home for at least seven years
- Home prices appreciate at a fairly conservative 2% annual rate
Source: Trend MLS and Realtor.com
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