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Laurel Maryland 20708 Has Strong Housing Market

By
Real Estate Agent with Remax Professionals Laurel MD

Well it looks like those of us who own Laurel real estate in zip code 20708 are experiencing a better than normal housing market.

Total Sold Dollar Volume: $ 2,506,490 $ 2,441,989 2.64 %
Average Sold Price: $ 313,311 $ 348,856 - 10.19 %
Median Sold Price: $ 308,500 $ 299,999 2.83 %
Total Units Sold: 8 7 14.29 %
Average Days on Market: 198 152 30.26 %
Average List Price for Solds: $ 352,025 $ 391,956 - 10.19 %
Avg Sale Price as a
percentage of Avg List Price:
89.00 % 89.00 %

The above numbers show several increases in real estate activity in Laurel Maryland 20708 from  February 2008 as compared to February 2009.   In several catagories there has been a slight increase.  Total dollar volume is up slightly at 2.64%.  The median sold price has increased as well.  The average sale price as a percentage of list price remained steady at 89% with last February.

When you compare these number with the overall Prince Georges County Maryland figures, these numbers are significant.  For example, the median sold price in Prince Georges County was down over 24% compared to February 2007.  This makes the Laurel Maryland 20708 increase very significant.

Another are that shows the strength of the 20708 housing market is the absorption rate.  Thirtytwo percent of homes in Laurel Maryland 20708 are going under contract in the first thirty days. One percent higher  and we have a seller's market in 20708.

For more information on Laurel Maryland, visit Maryland real estate.

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I have been selling Laurel Md real estate for over 20 years.  I enjoy working with both buyer sand sellers.  
I have knowledge of numberous first time home buyer programs. I look forward to helping you find your
Laurel Md home.
 

Brien Berard

Remax Professionals

www.mymarylandcastle.com

brienberard@mymarylandcastle.com

301-604-0198

   
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Brien good to hear that your market is improving. We have seen as seasonal increase in activity as well.

Mar 16, 2009 08:54 AM