Franklin TN Condo and Townhome Market Trends -- April 2015

• Active condo/townhomes listings: 63
• Of those units currently on the market, the number under contract: 20
• Properties closed in March: 14
• Average sales price: $207,560
• Average list price: $211,146
• Average sales price to list price ratio: 98.3%
• Average days on the market: 104
• Median Days on the market: 55
• Average per SF price: $143.64
• Lowest per SF price: $79.23 (Executive House Condos)
• Highest per SF price: $240.82 (Grant Park)

To determine whether it's a buyer's or seller's market, REALTORS® use something called absorption rate. If you take the current inventory of 63 homes and divide that by last month's closed sales (63/14) you get 4.5 months. That means if the current inventory stayed the same, it would take 4.5 months to sell all the existing homes.  A normal or steady market would be 5-7 months; anything under 5 months would be considered a seller's market; anything over 7 months would be considered a buyer's market.

The Franklin TN condo and townhome sales for March 2015 reflect a seller's market. The low inventory coupled with a steady demand continues to drive the market upward. 

Now, let's answer those questions about buying and selling.

If you are a buyer, housing prices are continuing to rise in Franklin TN. Even with some expected increase in inventory as we move into late Spring, now is a great time to make that purchase. Springtime usually brings out more buyers--resulting in more competition for homes. This generally translates into higher prices. Whether you are buying new construction or an existing home, it is extremely important to enlist the aid of an experienced buyer's agent to help you pay no more than you should for the condo or townhome you desire.

If you are thinking of selling your home,  NOW is the time to get your home on the market. Historically, late Spring into the Summer is when the most Condos and Townhomes are sold. 

When you are ready to buy a Franklin TN condo or townhome, or sell your existing Franklin home contact Tom White of Franklin Homes Realty LLC at (615) 870-8169.