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Washington County, MD Real Estate Market Statistics, July, 2013

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Industry Observer with Retired

Washington County, MD Real Estate Market Statistics, July, 2013

 

There are 835 active listing of homes for sale in Washington, County, Maryland. 31 (3.71%) of the available homes are lender owned foreclosures (REO). 107 (12.81%) of the listings are short sale pre-foreclosures. Short sale transactions require the approval of the secured mortgage lender since the anticipated proceeds of a sale will not fully satisfy the outstanding mortgage obligations.

During July, 2013, the total sold dollar volume in Washington County, MD was $27,570,079, up 76.18% from the same month last year. There were 132 closed sales, up 34.69%, with a median sold price of $179,000, up 20.74%. The average sold price was $208,864, up 30.8%, with an average of 104 days on the market. The average sold to original list price ratio was 92.75%.

Home buyers and real estate investors need to be well prepared for the current market conditions. This is an active market with rising home prices. However, there are still wonderful purchase opportunities for families that are seeking affordable housing in the area. Please contact us for current market conditions is specific neighborhoods that may be of interest.

 

 

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden IMG_8834

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. 

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Roy, pretty solid numbers! Seems like the list price to sales price percentage is down a bit from your last report. Enjoy your day!

Aug 22, 2013 02:13 AM
Jean Hanley
Coldwell Banker Kivett Teeters - Hemet, CA
Specializing in Folks Who Want To Buy/Sell Homes

Nice market report Roy.  Looks like your neck of the woods is on track for a great season of real estate sales.  Get out there and scoop up your market share.

Aug 22, 2013 02:39 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Hi Roy, pretty good looking market report for Washington County. As Chicago, you are up from last year.

Aug 22, 2013 03:21 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

 

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden IMG_8833

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

 

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Aug 22, 2013 03:29 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Very nice market report Roy. There sure are good deals still to be found, the buyers just need to be ready, willing and able to move fast to see them when the hit the market and write a good offer without delay. 

Aug 22, 2013 11:30 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Roy and good information on the Washington County, MD Real Estate Market Statistics for July, 2013.  Your area buyers and sellers will appreciate your report.  Make it a great day with Ms. Delores.

Aug 22, 2013 11:33 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Washington County, MD Real Estate Market Statistics are a great way for consumers to realize how active this market is and to be able to make quick decisions...

Aug 22, 2013 11:41 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Dolores is heading to the golf course this morning and is hoping to finish a round before the afternoon thunderstorms that are predicted.

Aug 11, 2017 05:55 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good practice to revisit old blogs and reblogs.  We might even find some good ideas for current posts.

Sep 14, 2018 11:22 AM