Published On: 01.06.19 | 

By: ACRE Research

Gadsden home sales see boost compared to one year ago

Area homes that sold in November moved more than a month faster on average than those sold in November 2017. (ACRE)

Sales: According to ValleyMLS.com, Gadsden-area home sales totaled 70 units during November, up 12.9 percent from 62 sales in the same month a year earlier. November sales were down 5.4 percent compared to 74 sales in October. Results were 33.6 percent above the five-year November average of 52 sales. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and  Annual Report.

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Inventory: Homes listed for sale in the Gadsden area during November totaled 463 units, a decrease of 1.7 percent from November 2017’s 471 units, and a decrease of 6.3 percent from October 2018’s 494 units. November months of supply totaled 6.6 months, a 13.1 percent decrease from November 2017’s 7.6 months of supply. November’s months of supply also decreased from October’s 8.4 months of supply.

Pricing: The Gadsden median sales price in November was $135,000, an increase of 0.4 percent from one year ago and an increase of 23.9 percent from the prior month. Historical data (2013-17) indicate that the November median sales price on average increases from October by 5.9 percent. The differing sample size (number of residential sales of comparative months) can contribute to statistical volatility, including pricing. ACRE highly recommends consulting with a local real estate professional to discuss pricing trends, as they will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. The homes selling in November spent an average of 103 days on the market (DOM), an improvement of 27 percent from 141 days in November 2017.

Forecast: November sales were nine units, or 14.7 percent, above the Alabama Center for Real Estate’s (ACRE) monthly forecast. ACRE projected 61 sales for the month, while actual sales were 70 units. ACRE forecast 865 residential sales in the Gadsden area year-to-date, while there were 863 actual sales through November.

ACRE’s statewide perspective: While nationwide sales declined 4.5 percent during November, residential sales in Alabama continued to grow. Total residential sales in Alabama increased 6.9 percent year-over-year from 4,311 to 4,606 closed transactions. Year-to-date through November, statewide residential sales are up 7 percent from 53,056 one year ago to 56,769 currently. Home price appreciation in the state continued to climb as the median sales price in November increased 3.2 percent year-over-year from $151,667 to $156,587. The year-to-date median sales price is up 4.7 percent from 2017. Although nationwide inventory levels increased 4.2 percent in November, Alabama’s residential inventory decreased 8.8 percent from one year ago. Low inventory levels were a major factor contributing to rising sales prices throughout 2018. With low inventory, it is not surprising to see homes selling more quickly than in previous years. Homes selling in Alabama during November spent an average of 93 days on the market, an improvement of 24 days from 2017.

NAR’s national perspective: During November, nationwide inventory for existing homes increased 4.2 percent year-over-year from 1.67 million to 1.74 million residential listings. According to Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, “the market conditions in November were mixed, with good signs of stabilizing home sales compared to recent months, though down significantly from one year ago. Rising inventory is clearly taming home price appreciation.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Gadsden Residential Monthly Report is developed in conjunction with the Etowah-Cherokee County Association of Realtors to better serve its area consumers.