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What's My Mason Ohio Home Worth? June 2014 Market Update

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Real Estate Agent with Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com SAL.2002007747

What's My Mason Ohio Home Worth?  June 2014 Market Update

Mason single family homes Summer is officially here, the fireworks season in full bang and boom as the July 4th weekend winds down!  If you want to know if the Mason Ohio real estate market is hot, in one word:  YES!  And the overall market for Mason homes influences the worth of YOUR home too!  Stay with us for all the details and even Search Mason Ohio Homes For Sale links at the end!

There is no change in why Mason continues to outperform the majority of the Warren County real estate market, especially for Mason single family homes.  There's a host of reasons why Mason stays in high demand*, and inventory seems to be tightening up in the prime communities! 

Mason is home to many professionals and upper management, is culturally diverse and as such is more resistant to market changes than other market segments. 

We'll cover Mason condos in our Mason Ohio 45040 Condo Market Report June 2014.

All data is derived from the Cincinnati MLS system and involves only Mason homes sold with  REALTOR® involvement and entered in MLS. All data is for the Mason School District area, so is not limited solely to Mason city limits

*With Mason being named #7 on the Money Magazine Top 50 Best Small Towns To Live list for 2013 & #100 Safest Place to Live by NeighborhoodScout, Mason has received recognition confirming it as a great place to call home!  With top notch public schools, extensive entertainment and dining options, and a premier community center combined with superb accessibility to downtown Cincinnati, Mason continues to be THE hot area to live in Warren County.

Cherry Brook community of Mason Ohio 45040Cherry Brook, another Mason community to call home!

Mason offers a full range of price points and new construction is becoming more readily available.  There are a number of older developments featuring 1950s and 1960s vintage brick ranch homes to the other end of the spectrum with golf course community homes in excess of $1 million dollars!  In general, you can expect to pay a premium for Mason homes when compared to communities further away from Cincinnati.

So, on to the data!
 
First up is the number of Mason single family homes sold on a month by month basis for 2010 through present:

Mason Single Family Home Market Report

Next is the Mason median price summary chart.

Mason Single Family Home Market Report

 

Mason Single Family Home Category Data Summary:

Homes Sold: 79 (1 Bank/Government Owned, 2 Short Sale)  UP 18

Average Price:  $335,985 DOWN $30kMason Ohio Home

Median Price:  $335,000 UP $40k

Days on Market Average:  46 DOWN 13

Homes Active 7/6/14:  207 UP  14

Homes Pending 7/6/14:  104 UP 8

Average Sales/List %:  97.2% UP .8%

Most Expensive Home Sold:  $1,073,000

Least Expensive Home Sold:  $92,000

 

So what does this all mean?   What are the key takeaways this month?

  • Similar to last month, up significantly versus the previous month, but in line with year to year comparison of June months.  June has typically been the best selling month for Mason.  School is out, time for families to make their moves.  a
  • Don't read too much into the Average selling price dropping, as the previous month there was a corresponding rise.  It's a matter of mix, and the previous month titled more heavily to luxury homes.  this month is more consistent in the spread, thus the median price is almost the same as the average price for Mason homes sold. 
  • The $200-350,000 price range is still VERY hot.  Homes in that price range with no obvious defects (think heavy smells, bad lots, etc.) sell FAST.  We're seeing prices shift up for that segment as multiple offers push the envelope. 
  • Homes are selling FAST!  Average of 46 days, and even more impressive?  The median for June as 15 days.  Basically 1/2 of all homes sold went under contract in slightly over two weeks.  Basically, buyers can't delay on the prime homes are they're gone!
  • Pending sales are still REALLY strong.  When over a 1/3 of the available homes are under contract, you know it's market in favor of the sellers.  And lastly, distressed properties (foreclosures and short sales) are SCARCE!  Only 3 of the 79 homes sold were distressed, and only 9 of the 207 not under contract are distressed.  Under 5%, not bad at all!!

 

So what does this mean to you as a Mason Single family home owner?  STILL NO CHANGE IN PAST ADVICE:  It continues to be great to be a Mason home seller PROVIDING you price it right, have a listing agent that markets your home to appeal to the buying public and you don't have condition/location issues.  There's VERY limited inventory so you've got leverage when it comes to offers and negotiations.  Some homes priced at/slightly below market value are getting flooded with buyers almost as soon as they're in MLS. Some communities are pushing prices UP past recent historical sales prices.

For an evaluation of your home's marketability and worth, please contact us.   And of course your personal circumstances will have impact.  We'll give you the best best advice, whether to start now, or delay until the market better suits your needs.  Just call 513-520-5305 to get started.

So what does this mean to you as a potential Mason home buyer?  No change here either.   Low inventory.  High demand communities.  For homes in the hot segment of the market, you better get there quickly and come with a strong offer.  We're seeing VERY little negotiation and some homes selling at or above full list!  If you're looking for a buyer's market, you missed it!  Thinking about making an offer, or spending excessive time negotiating may be just the ticket for another buyer to step in and win the home you wanted. 

The longer you wait to purchase a Mason home the more likely it's going to cost you more to buy later.  When you're interested in buying a Mason home, please contact us at 513-520-5305 with your needs and we'll help you find the right Mason community for you! 

And get yourself a dedicated buyer's agent, whether for resale OR new construction!!  The listing agent works for the seller, and when you hire us we work for YOU.  We have incentive to get you the best possible price!

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Liz and Bill aka BLiz 

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Comments (12)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Are you looking for knowledgeable REALTORS to assit you with your Mason real estate needs?  If so be wise and contact Liz and Bill Spear and put their real estate knowledge to work for you today!

Jul 06, 2014 12:29 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

BLiz: You can bet that Mason Ohio residents want to know what their home is worth in this market and The Liz Spear Team is who they should be calling to give them the most accurate information.

Jul 06, 2014 12:40 AM
Mark Loewenberg
KW of the Palm Beaches - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
KW 561-214-0370

great report to share with the local area buyers and sellers. this will surely be appreciated!

Jul 06, 2014 01:55 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

BLiz, I would venture to guess that NO ONE has knowledge of their market like Liz and Bill Spear. Not only can you provide information needed for buyers and sellers to make informed decisions, but your expertise will assist them in the home buying and selling process.

Jul 06, 2014 02:26 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

John, Thanks for the endorsement!

Anita, We're just a phone call or email away from getting started.

Mark, Thanks!  We always try to be thorough!

Kathleen, We work with both in the area, and the indicators are pretty clear for the buyers, ACT FAST or lose the house you want.

Jul 06, 2014 05:14 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Liz & Bill you two are amazing with your detailed Market Analysis the buyers and sellers are lucky to have access to your information as well as interpretation. I certainly hope you will benefit from this hard work by having many listings in the Mason Single Family Category!, Endre

Jul 06, 2014 07:06 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Endre, As quick as they're selling right now, we could make our sellers "homeless" pretty fast!

Jul 06, 2014 07:24 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Good information and this will help any seller or buyer to know who the experts to call in real estate are in Mason.

Jul 06, 2014 07:58 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Sounds like buyers certainly need to hire the two of you with your finger on the pulse to find them the home and get it pending before anyone else knows about it.

Jul 06, 2014 10:08 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Debbie, We're willing to help, we just need that phone call!

Tammy, Getting out there regularly wiht Mason buyers gets us in the know long before the stats tell the story.

Jul 06, 2014 11:27 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Hi Bill and Liz,

Great market report on the market in Mason. Your graphs are very informative and well explained.

Jul 06, 2014 11:48 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Jean Marie, Thanks!

Jul 06, 2014 01:17 PM