Here’s the Lumberton Real Estate market update for May 2008. Pended units for May were up 3 and Sold units were down 3 compared to May 2007; listed units were down 14 versus 2007. This has led to a current inventory of 121 units. Lumberton has been averaging 10 units sold per month which means there is currently 12 months worth of inventory in Lumberton. There was 10 months of inventory available when I did the April report. Lumberton now trails the overall Burlington County market, which has 11 months worth of inventory. Year to date listed units are down 38 (a 27.9% decrease), pended units are down 27 (a 55.1% decrease) and sold units are down 24 (a 57.1% decrease). See how this compares to the Burlington County Market.
The last 3 years the average number of units pended and sold in May was approximately 14 & 17 respectively. This May, there were 12 units pended and 13 units sold. These numbers indicate a market that is adding inventory faster than it can be absorbed. The average Days on Market for the year is 86. If you see real estate as a long term investment, now is a great time to buy or “move-up” because the numbers are working in your favor.
What does all this mean? If you are thinking of buying or selling right now it’s important that you seek the advice of a full time professional realtor who can best advise you as to how to take advantage of this market.
The chart below provides you with the 5/2007-5/2008 numbers for listed, pended and sold units.
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*Market statistics as of 6/19/2008.
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