Shelton CT single family home sales for March 2016 INCREASED 24% as compared to March 2015 sales.
Mixed results on the averages with the listing average going down 2%, closed sales average INCREASING 2% and the median GOING DOWN 5%.
The absorption rate recoved quite a bit from last month coming in at 7.08 months. Translation: it would take 7.08 months to sell off the present inventory of 184 homes. See the three month trend chart below for an absorption rate visual.
Going forward, there are 46 homes under deposit and 46 homes pending. These numbers are slightly higher than last month.
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Shelton CT March 2016 Homes Sold
as recorded in the Greater Fairfield County MLS
Where was the sweet spot for sales in March? Back into the historically strongest range -- $300K - $400K.
March 2016 sales jumped up 100% from last month. Nice rebound from that low last month.
The average sales prices throughout the last year provides buyers and sellers with an even better understanding of Shelton's present and past market.
The absorption TREND, which shows the number of months it would take to sell the entire inventory at the same pace, came in at 10.22 months for the last three months, in a buyers market statistically. Two months of low sales pushed that rate up considerably.
This rate is for ALL houses. If you are selling your home, your agent should calculate the absorption rate for your price point to get a more accurate analysis. Some price points favor sellers; others favor buyers.
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Date Source: Greater Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service -- April 25, 2016. No representation or warranty is made to the accuracy of this information.
Shelton CT Real Estate Market Report and Homes Sold - March 2016
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