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Shelton CT Condo Market Report for November 2010

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Real Estate Agent with Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties RES.0781237

Shelton CT Condo Market Report for November 2010

Condo sales in Shelton (Huntington) CT for November 2010 showed a sharp decrease in sales compared to the same period last year.  The end of November 2009 was also the FIRST end of the homebuyer tax credit, until it was extended to April and then to June, so the numbers were inflated. 

Take a look at the other numbers for some better news.  

Average list price and average selling price showed a 15% and 13% INCREASE respectively.  The median sales figure came in 28% HIGHER than last year.   

Note that days on the market showed an increase of 52% skewed by abnormally high market time of two sales. 

Condo Market Report November 2010 by Barbara Altieri

 

After the spike in June sales due to the homebuyer tax credit, condo sales rebounded a bit and have been relatively flat the last three months.

Shelton CT Year to Date Condo Sales

Following are the Shelton, CT condo property transfers for November 1-30 recorded as of December 8, 2010.  The high sale was in Crescent Village, and the low sale was in Heather Ridge. 

Shelton CT November 2010 Condo Property Transfers

The hot spot for November sales was in the $300K-400K range. 

Shelton CT Where Sales Were

 

The absorption trend for the last three months indicates a 9.81% rate.   Based on the current inventory and the number of solds, it would take 9.81 months to sell your condo.

   Shelton CT Condos for Sale

Moving forward, there are currently 7 units with deposits and 16 units under contract.

As the inventory thins out during the holidays because sellers hold back from listing thinking it's a bad time to do so (wrong!), the rate will be lower.   If you're thinking of selling, there is less inventory right NOW meaning less competition.

If you do decide to sell, your listing agent must calculate the absorption rate for your price range.  This will help you to determine if you need to adjust your pricing OR if you have not listed yet, determine the best price.

Be sure to check the Shelton CT Single Family Market Report for November 2010 and also Shelton CT Condos for Sale.

Shelton CT Condo Market Report for November 2010

Date Source: Greater Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service -- December 8, 2010. No representation or warranty is made to the accuracy of this information.

 

Comments(4)

George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Barbara, it is good news that the selling price went up on Condo's in your area, but a 53% decrease in sales is concerning.  Let's hope it turns around this month.

Dec 12, 2010 02:20 PM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Hi George: Thanks for stopping by and providing the great FHA info in your blog.  Yes, this is very poor compared to last November; however, you have to look at the whole picture, especially the trend in the last few months.  There are 16 units under contract; we'll see how many close this month.  Merry Christmas to you!

Dec 12, 2010 02:28 PM
Joetta Fort
The DiGiorgio Group - Arvada, CO
Independent Broker, Homes Denver to Boulder

Isn't it odd that list and selling price went up, while there are more on the market and longer DOM? I saw the same trend here (although not nearly as much increase in price), and it seems to me it's due to a higher percentage of luxury homes coming on the market. They always did have longer DOM too.

Dec 22, 2010 07:07 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

The tax credit has all of our numbers messed up.  That and short sales.  Anymore you can't figure out our market!  Happy New Year!

Jan 02, 2011 06:09 AM