Market Report & Homes Real Estate Sales: Colmar PA 18915 July 2014
The median sales price for homes in Colmar PA for April 14 to July 14 was $314,500. This represents a decline of 2.6%, or $8,500, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 0% compared to the prior year.
Sales prices have appreciated 9.7% over the last 5 years in Colmar. The average listing price for Colmar homes for sale was $307,330 for the week ending July 2, which represents an increase of 7.7%, or $22,005, compared to the prior week and an increase of 7.3%, or $20,893, compared to the week ending June 11.
Average price per square foot for Colmar PA was $140, an increase of 0% compared to the same period last year.
Colmar Summary
The median sales price for homes in Colmar PA for April 14 to July 14 was $314,500 based on 5 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price increased 0%, or $314,500, and the number of home sales increased 0%.
There are currently 10 resale and new homes in Colmar including 3 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process.
The average listing price for homes for sale in Colmar PA was $307,330 for the week ending July 2, which represents an increase of 7.7%, or $22,005, 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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