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Blaine Real Estate Market Report for May 2008

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty

The following is a quick analysis of the Blaine  real estate market by Michael Eisenberg of Fairhaven Realty. 

  • There are currently 319 homes for sale.
  • Homes are priced from $92,500 - $3,500,000
  • Average Asking Price is $455,078
  • Average Days on Market are 129 days
  • Median Asking Price is $329,900
  • Median Days on Market are 81 days
  • 25 Homes sold in May
  • Average Listing Price $254,558
  • Average Sold Price $241,957
  • Average Days on the Market 111
  • Median Listing Price $228,000
  • Median Sold Price $225,000
  • Median Days on Market 55
  • 6 Homes went Pending this week

As you can easily see there is quite a large discrepancy between the average price for a home presently on the market a $474,738 and the average sold price last month of $240,326. It looks like the $3,500,000 home is still skewing that average price quite a bit.

Buyers: Interest rates are still low making now is a good time to get in the market. There are plenty of homes to choose from and lots have been on the market a long time so there are some motivated sellers out there who need to sell their homes.

Sellers: There is still a lot of competition right now and if you don't want your home to sit on the market without an offer here are a few bits of advise:

  • The most important thing you can do is price your home right, have your real estate agent do a CMA and price your home aggressively, that is in the lower range of similar homes if you want a quick sale
  • Hava a pre-inspection done to your home and fix any problems
  • Give your home curb appeal
  • Offer a Home Warranty if it is an older home
  • Get rid of clutter, start clearing out your things, even if you have to put them in storage.
  • Think about staging your home, get advise from a staging professional or at least your agent.

If you would like some info about Blaine real estate or living in Blaine visit my website at BellinghamProperty.com or give me a call. 

   

Comments(1)

Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

   Thanks Michael for the stats.  Are you still seeing Canadian buyers at the level of last year?  We don't hear too much about your area down here in Seattle/Eastside. Always helps to see current facts.

Jun 11, 2008 11:22 AM