Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report - October 2012
Stratford CT October 2012 single family home sales showed a 12% decline in sales as compared to October 2011.
List and selling averages decreased 15% and 14% respectively, with the bulk of sales in the lower $100K-$300K range, while days on the market went DOWN 18%.
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Moving forward, there are 29 houses under deposit and 71 pending sales (under contract).
Which houses attracted buyers and sold in Stratford CT in October 2012?
Stratford CT October 2012 Property Transfers
(as recorded in the Greater Fairfield County MLS as of11/18/12)
The hot spot for sales in October 2012 was again buried in the $100K - $300K range with 96% of all sales under $300K. Stratford CT remains a very desirable town for first time buyers and downsizers.
The absorption trend, which shows the number of months it would take to sell the entire inventory at the same pace, came in at 5.71 for the last three months.
Keep in mind that this rate is for ALL houses. If you are selling your home, your agent should calculate the absorption rate trend for your price point to get a more accurate analysis. Some price points favor sellers; others favor buyers.
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Date Source: Greater Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service -- November 18, 2012. No representation or warranty is made to the accuracy of this information.
Stratford CT Single Family Market Report - October 2012- Stratford CT Real Estate
Barbara Altieri, REALTOR®
Listing and Buyer's Agent
Certified Short Sales Specialist
RealtyQuest Real Estate Sales and Services Team
Kinard Realty Group
30 Huntington Street, Shelton CT 06484
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