Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report and Homes Sold May 2016

Stratford CT single family home sales for May 2016 INCREASED 15% as compared to May 2015 sales.  

Listing and closed price averages were both down 7%.  The median went down 8%.  Read here about the difference between the sales average and median home price.

Days on the market went DOWN 1%.

 
The absorption rate for the month remained in a seller's market from last month. If there was no new inventory, it would take 4.43 months to sell off the active 239 listings. 

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There are 64 houses under deposit and 93 pending sales (under contract) continuing the strong numbers moving forward.

Which houses made the SOLD list in Stratford CT in May 2016?

Stratford CT May 2016 Property Transfers

(as recorded in the Greater Fairfield County MLS as of 6/25/16)

The 200K - $300K range claimed the top spot with high honors with 57% of the sales.     Stratford CT still remains a very desirable, affordable town for first time buyers and downsizers.

The absorption TREND, which shows the number of months it would take to sell the entire inventory at the same pace, came in at 4.88 months for the last three months,  in a seller's market statistically. 

Keep in mind that 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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The success in selling your house in Stratford CT or any other community is dependent upon accurate pricing, effective preparation, calculating the absorption rate for your particular price point, and having a strong online marketing presence. A house will sell if there is a synergy among all four.

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 Sales in May kept up exactly with April and will continue with the strong number of pending sales.

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Date Source: Greater Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service -- June 25, 2016. No representation or warranty is made to the accuracy of this information.

Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report and Homes Sold May 2016