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Dutchess County Market Report August 2008

Dutchess County real estate market report continue to show a decrease in most categories when compared to same time last year. August 2007 the median sale price was $350,000, this August it is $317,000.  It was good to see a decrease in Days on Market which is an indicator that some properties are selling faster.

A question that I have been asked many times is: Since fall is approaching is this a good time to put my house on the market?  I would say it is a great time. This is the time when the children are back in school and parents find it easier to go house hunting, many second home buyers look at this time.  This is also the time of year that people start to think about their taxes and investing in real estate might be the thing to do.

But aren't we approaching the holiday season?  Yes we are, but many sales are made right up to just before Thanksgiving.

Although we are in the Northeast and can have a harsh winter, in years where the weather was mild many properties were purchased in December and January

  • So if you need to sell, price it right and you might just find a buyer.

 

  Breakdown of the numbers for single family Detached

Median Selling Price - $317,000a decrease of 9.4% over August 2007

Average Selling Price - $360,311 a decrease of  11.3 %over August 2007

Closed sales - 133 a decrease of 26.5% from August 2007

Inventory at beginning of month - 2311 an increase of  2.5% over August 2007

Days on market - 115 a decrease of 13.5% over August 2007

Absorption rate for August 2008 2311/133= 17.37 months to clear inventory

 

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 Unlike the single family detached housing, the townhouse and condo market had 54.3% increase in the  Days on Market and the sales volume was down by 55.8%  

   Breakdown of the numbers for single family Attached

Median Selling Price - $177,000 a decrease of 24.7% over August 2007

Average Selling Price - $191,516 a decrease of  19.9% over August 2007

Closed sales  32  a decrease of 44.8% from August 2007

Inventory at beginning of month - 388 an increase of  6.5 % over August 2007

Days on market - 142 an increase of 54.3% over August 2007

Absorption rate for August 2008 388/32= 12.12 months to clear inventory

 

 

****Source of data Mid-Hudson Multiple Listing Service Inc (MHMLS)

Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com

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7 comments • Jennifer Fivelsdal Rhinebeck Real Estate (Serving Dutchess| Columbia|Ulster Ctys • September 10 2008 11:10PM

Dutchess County Real Estate Market Report For April 2008

I found April's report very interesting.  Both median and average selling prices for single family detached homes took a big dip. The average price in April 2007 was $398,339 and for April 2008 it was $345,223 a drop of $53,116.  When compared to March 2008 the drop was $29,004. One can see a corelation in the drop in price and the increase in  sales- 46 more sales were closed in April over March.  There was also a drop in the median price; for April 2007 the median price was $345,000, for this April it was $310,000, a decrease of $35,000.  The drop from just March 2008 to April 2008 was also $27,000.  Another notewothy point is that the absorption rate in April dropped about 7 months.  In March we were looking at about 22 months worth of inventory for April it was just slightly over 15 months which again is attributed to 46 more sales closing in April than March.

So here is the breakdown for your consideration:

  Breakdown of the numbers for single family Detached

Median Selling Price - $310,000 a decrease of  10.1% over April 2007

Average Selling Price - $345,223 a decrease of 13.3%  over April 2007

Closed sales  - 129  a decrease of 7.9% from April 2007

Inventory at beginning of month - 1937 an increase of  4.8 % over April 2007

Days on market  - 127 a decrease of 7.3% over April 2007

Absorption rate for April 2008 1937/129= 15.02 months to clear inventory

 

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The observation of the the townhouse/condo market also showed a significant drop in both the average and median selling price. For April 2007 the average price was $230,441 when compared to $ 175,000 this April- a drop of $54,782. For March 2008 it was $243,478  when compared to April 2008 avearge of $175,000 there is a drop of $68,019. The April 2007 median price was $216,300 in April 2008 it was $ 160,000 a drop of $56,000.  For March 2008  the median was $187,500  by April there was a drop of $27,5000 to $ 160,000.  There were no changes in the number of units sold from March to April 2008.

 

Breakdown of the numbers for single family attached

Median Selling Price - $160,000 a decrease of 26.00% over April 2007

Average Selling Price - $ 175,000 a decrease of  23.8%  over  April 2007

Closed sales  - 22 a 38.9% decrease over April 2007

Inventory at beginning of month - 342 a  decrease of  2.6 % from April 2007

Days on market  - 117 an increase of  33.0% over April 2007

Absorption rate for April 2008 342/22= 15.55 months to clear inventory

 

Source of data Mid-Hudson Multiple Listing Service Inc (MHMLS)

There is much in this report for sellers to consider.  First you need to know what is happening in the marketplace, who is your competition?  For example, I just posted about a new subdivision with homes priced competively. Consider, your home is a resale but the price in the subdivision is in line with yours, which house will the buyer go for? Of course, the buyer will want the new construction with the new appliances granite countertops etc.  You will also want to keep in mind not only new construction but foreclosures and short sales, these too will have an impact on how your property should be priced.

I continue to say, if a property is priced correctly it will likely sell even in this market. 

Addressing the local market, there are values to be found so it is a good time to buy  if you are in a position to do so.

 Whether you are looking to buy or sell I have many valuable tips to share and would be delighted to help you with the process.

   

Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com

www.jfivehomes.com or www.midhudsonhomevalue.com

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11 comments • Jennifer Fivelsdal Rhinebeck Real Estate (Serving Dutchess| Columbia|Ulster Ctys • May 11 2008 08:19PM