Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The 2011 Greater Fall River Real Estate market had some bright spots!

The 2011 Greater Fall River Real Estate market had some bright spots!


2011 Single family homes sold in greater Fall River MAThe 2011 Greater Fall River Real Estate market had some bright spots!
Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in the Greater Fall River area during the whole year 2011 and how it compares to the 2010 activity. The data is from the MLS and includes Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Dartmouth, Westport, Freetown, Berkley, Dighton and Tiverton, RI.

1013 single family homes sold in the Greater Fall River area during 2011 at an average sale price of $261,560 and median price of $220,000. For all of 2010, 969 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $264,078 and median price of $234,000.

So, when comparing 2011 to 2010, 5% more single family homes were sold this year. The average price paid for those homes was just 1% lower than last year, and the median price paid was 6% less.

On January 1, 2011 there were 969 single family homes on the market in thishomes for sale Fall River MA Greater Fall River market. This year on January 1, 2012, 1013 single family homes are on the market. The median asking price for these single family homes is 220,000, as compared to a year ago when the median asking price was $234,000.

What does all this mean? Greater inventory starting off 2012, along with lower asking prices, and the current historically low interest rates, make this an excellent time to be buying a single family home in the Greater Fall River area!

To see the market analysis for each of the communities in the Greater Fall River numbers above or to learn more about the Greater Fall RiverMA area, visit my website at
or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single family home sales in Fall River during 2011

Single family home sales in Fall River during 2011


Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Fall River for all of 2011 and how it compares to last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

Homes for sale in Fall River MA226 single family homes sold in Fall River during  2011 at an average sale price of $183,361 and median price of $180,000. For the same 12 month period in 2010, 247 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $188,643 and median price of $190,000.

2011 volume was down 9% compared to last year, while the average price was down 2.8% and the median price down 5.3% or $10,000.

As of January 1 2012 there were 173 single family homes for sale in Fall River, with a median asking price of $209,900, as compared to January 1 a year ago when there were 185 homes with a median asking price of $219,900.

Homes sold in Fall River MAWhat does all this mean? Inventory is down about slightly as compared to this time last year but lower asking prices, and the current historically low interest rates, make this an excellent time to be buying a single family home in Fall River!


To learn more about the Greater Fall RiverMA area, visit my website athttp://www.stevew-homes.com/or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single family home sales in Somerset during 2011

Single family home sales in Somerset during 2011


Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Somerset for all of 2011 and how it compares to last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

124 single family homes sold in Somerset during 2011 at an average sale homes for sale in Somerset MAprice of $206,124 and median price of $200,000. For the same 12 month period in 2010, 111 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $1238,453 and median price of $235,000.

2011 volume was up 12% compared to last year, while the average price was down 13.6% and the median price down 14.9% or $35,000.

As of January 1 2012 there were 83 single family homes for sale in Somerset, with a median asking price of $299,900, as compared to January 1 a year ago when there were 70 homes with a median asking price of $252,450.


Houses sold in somerset, MAWhat does all this mean? Inventory is up as compared to this time last year so there is more selection available, and with lower asking prices and the current historically low interest rates, this an excellent time to be buying a single family home in Somerset!


To learn more about the Greater SomersetMA area, visit my website athttp://www.stevew-homes.com/or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single family home sales in Swansea during 2011

Single family home sales in Swansea during 2011
                       

Swansea MAHere is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Swansea for all of 2011 and how it compares to last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

132 single family homes sold in Swansea during 2011 at an average sale price of $237,592 and median price of $220,000. For the same 12 month period in 2010, 115 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $242,891 and median price of $225,000.

2011 volume was up 15% compared to last year, while the average price was down 2.2% and the median price also down 2.2% or $5,000.

As of January 1 2012 there were 70 single family homes for sale in Swansea, with a median asking price of $249,900, as compared to January 1 a year ago when there were 91 homes with a median asking price of $259,900.

Single Family homes for saleWhat does all this mean? Although inventory is down as compared to this time last year so there is still a great selection available, and with lower asking prices and the current historically low interest rates, this an excellent time to be buying a single family home in Swansea!

To learn more about the Greater Swansea MA area, visit my website athttp://www.stevew-homes.com/or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single family home sales in Westport during 2011

Single family home sales in Westport during 2011


Homes for sale in Westport MAHere is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Westport for all of 2011 and how it compares to last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

105 single family homes sold in Westport during 2011 at an average sale price of $405,646 and median price of $300,000. For the same 12 month period in 2010, 87 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $377,718 and median price of $299,000.

2011 volume was up 21% compared to last year, while the average price was up 7.4% and the median price flat.

As of January 1 2012 there were 107 single family homes for sale in Westport, with a median asking price of $456,300, as compared to  January 1 a year ago when there were 103 homes with a median asking price of $475,900.

Westport MA homes for saleWhat does all this mean? Westport real estate experienced a good year in 2011! 2012  inventory is strong so there is still a great selection available, and with  lower asking prices and the current historically low interest rates, this an excellent time to be buying a single family home in Westport!

To learn more about the Greater Westport MA area, visit my website athttp://www.stevew-homes.com/or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single family home sales in Dartmouth during 2011

Single family home sales in Dartmouth during 2011


Dartmouth MAHere is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Dartmouth for all of 2011 and how it compares to last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

218 single family homes sold in Dartmouth during 2011 at an average sale price of $319,244 and median price of $246,000. For the same 12 month period in 2010, 186 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $330,521 and median price of $265,000.

2011 volume was up 17% compared to last year, while the average price was down 3.4% and the median price also down 7.2% or $19,000.

As of January 1 2012 there were 189 single family homes for sale in Dartmouth, with a median asking price of $394,900, as compared to  January 1 a year ago when there were 167 homes with a median asking price of $399,000.

Homes sold in Dartmouth MAWhat does all this mean?The real estate market was active in Dartmouth during 2011. Buyers took advantage of some good deals. 2012 inventory is up as compared to this time last year so there is still a great selection available, and with lower asking prices and the current historically low interest rates, this an excellent time to be buying a single family home in Dartmouth!

To learn more about the Greater DartmouthMA area, visit my website athttp://www.stevew-homes.com/or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single family home sales in Dighton during 2011

Single family home sales in Dighton during 2011


Dighton homes for saleHere is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Dighton for all of 2011 and how it compares to last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

43 single family homes sold in Dighton during 2011 at an average sale price of $279,134 and median price of $265,545. For the same 12 month period in 2010, 55 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $278,376 and median price of $275,000.

2011 volume was off 22% compared to last year, while the average price was basically flat at plus .3% and the median price down 3.4% or $9455.

As of January 1 2012 there were 43 single family homes for sale in Dighton, with a median asking price of $299,000, as compared to January 1 a year ago when there were 33 homes with a median asking price of $329,900.

Dighton homes for saleWhat does all this mean? Inventory is up 30% as compared to this time last year so there is  a great selection of home  available, and with lower asking prices and the current historically low interest rates, this an excellent time to be buying a single family home in Dighton!

To learn more about the Greater Dighton MA area, visit my website athttp://www.stevew-homes.com/or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single family home sales in Berkley during 2011

Single family home sales in Berkley during 2011


homes for sale in Berkley MAHere is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Berkley for all of 2011 and how it compares to last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

43 single family homes sold in Berkley during 2011 at an average sale price of $279,666 and median price of $278,000. For the same 12 month period in 2010, 51 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $306,785 and median price of $290,900.

2011 volume was off 22% compared to last year, while the average price was down 3% and the median price down 4.4% or $12,900.

As of January 1 2012 there were 39 single family homes for sale in Berkley, with a median asking price of $334,900, as compared to January 1 a year ago when there were 24 homes with a median asking price of $379,900.

Homes for sale in Berkley MAWhat does all this mean? Inventory is up a whopping 63% as compared to this time last year so there is a great selection of home  available, and with lower asking prices and the current historically low interest rates, this an excellent time to be buying a single family home in Berkley!

To learn more about the Greater BerkleyMA area, visit my website athttp://www.stevew-homes.com/or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single family home sales in Freetown during 2011

Single family home sales in Freetown during 2011


single family houses for sale in Freetown MAHere is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Freetown for all of 2011 and how it compares to last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

64 single family homes sold in Freetown during 2011 at an average sale price of $250,542 and median price of $240,000. For the same 12 month period in 2010, 59 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $260,310 and median price of $264,000.

2011 volume was up 8% compared to last year, while the average price was down 3.8% and the median price down 9% or $24,000.

As of January 1 2012 there were 58 single family homes for sale in Freetown, with a median asking price of $338,375, as compared to January 1 a year ago when there were 51 homes with a median asking price of $369,900.

Houses for sale in Freerown MAWhat does all this mean? Inventory is up as compared to this time last year so there is a great selection of home available, and with lower asking prices and the current historically low interest rates, this an excellent time to be buying a single family home in Freetown!

To learn more about the Greater FreetownMA area, visit my website athttp://www.stevew-homes.com/or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.