New Jersey Real Estate - Hopewell Housing Market May 2008

Hopewell real estate has seen a substantial 26% reduction of houses listed this month compared to same period last year and to April of 2007.  The median prices for houses for both the Hopewell Township and Hopewell Boro has decreased compared compared to May 2007, less in the township and more in the Boro. The median price for Hopewell condos has also declined from last year.The large 61% increase in the median prices for the houses sold in the Hopewell Township upon closer examination is attributed to the preponderance of less expensive homes sold during April 2008, compared to may 2008.

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The demand for Hopewell real estate, as measured by the number of Hopewell homes placed under contract (pended) is down 19% compared to last year but almost double since last month. The number of houses sold in May 2008 has also increased. It could indicate the realization by many buyers that this is a good market for them with a lot of choices and relatively low interest rates.

Days On the Market is a measure (not totally accurate for several reasons) of how long it takes for a Hopewell house to go under contract. This number has decreased both compared to May 2007 and to April 2008.
Below are the details for the Hopewell real estate housing statistics for May 2008.

New Jersey Real Estate - Hopewell Housing Market Detail

Housing Supply - Hopewell Homes For Sale

Units Listed     05/2008    50

Units Listed     05/2007    Down 26%
Units Listed     04/2008    Down 17%

Units Active    05/2008    222
Units Active    05/2007    Down 24%
Units Active    04/2008    Up 12%

Prices Of Hopewell Homes Sold

Sold Average 05/2008    $510,150
Sold Average 05/2007    Down 1%
Sold Average 04/2008    Up 10%

Housing Demand - Hopewell Homes Sold

Units Sold    05/2008    21
Units Sold    05/2007    Up 11%
Units Sold    04/2008    Up 5%

Units Pended 05/2008    26
Units Pended 05/2007    Down 19%
Units Pended 04/2008    Up 136%   

Days On The market - Hopewell Homes Sold
DOM        05/2008    96
DOM        05/2007    Down 13%
DOM        04/2008    Down 2%

Median Price - Hopewell Township Real Estate

Median Price Houses sold   05/2008  $610,000

Median Price Condos sold   05/2008  $316,000

Analysis is based on Trend MLS as of 6/19/2008 data and is not guaranteed.

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