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The Covington Georgia Real Estate Market Report - August 2009

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Covington Georgia August 2009 Real Estate Resale Market Report

 

  • Active Listings     1389
  • Pending Sales      139
  • Closed Sales         93
  • Week's Inventory   65

The "Week's Inventory" indicates the number of weeks it takes to sell the current inventory of homes at the present rate of sales.  Inventory level in a "good real estate market"  is considered to be around 24 weeks.

Since Last Month's Report:

  • Active Listings  DOWN 12.8%
  • Pending Sales  DOWN  4.8%
  • Closed Sales    DOWN  34.5%

 

Foreclosures:

Newton County Foreclosures Graph

New foreclosures in the Covington and Newton County real estate market were DOWN in August by 1.8%.  However, for the eight-month period, foreclosures are UP 11% in the county over the same period last year.

The Average Sales Price of homes in the Covington real estate market in August was UP 3.5% over July, but DOWN 22.3% from August 2008 prices.

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All statistical information used to create this report was obtained from GAMLS.  Information Deemed Reliable but not Guaranteed.

 

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Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

That's quite a drop in closed sales! 

Sep 09, 2009 08:53 AM
Bill Blair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Covington, GA
Covington Georgia Realtor Covington Living Homes

Jared & Amanda... You're right, but things are still pretty crazy in this market.  It's hard to get a "straight-line" trend in any area of the market.  Hope things are better in Ft. Wayne!  Thanks for your comment.

Sep 10, 2009 01:25 AM