Huntsville Real Estate Sales Statistics - June 2009
Pending home sales show a sustained uptrend, rising for four consecutive months with very favorable housing affordability and a first-time buyer tax credit boosting activity, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in May, increased 0.1 percent to 90.7 from an upwardly revised reading of 90.6 in April, and is 6.7 percent higher than May 2008 when it was 85.0. The last time there were four consecutive monthly gains was in October 2004.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, cautions that there could be delays in the number of contracts that go to closing. "Closed existing-home sales have improved but are coming in lower than expected because some contracts are delayed or falling through from the application of new appraisal rules for many transactions," he said. "Rises in contract activity show buyers are becoming more active even as they face much more stringent loan underwriting standards. Speedy clarification of the appraisal rules could smooth a housing market recovery and support the overall economy."
Madison County/Huntsville Real Estate Sales Statistics
Madison County and Huntsville real estate saw a decrease of 25% in sold listings when compared to June 2008. The average sales price increased by 2% to $212,762. Average price per square foot decreased by 2%. And the average list price increased by 2%. While homes were on the market an average of 7 days less than June 2008.
Date
|
Sold
Listings |
Average
List Price |
Average
Sale Price |
Percent
SP/LP |
Average
DOM |
Average
Price
SqFt |
June 2009
|
405
|
$218,211
|
$212,762
|
97.50%
|
89
|
$90
|
June 2008
|
543
|
$212,925
|
$208,469
|
97.91%
|
96
|
$92
|
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Statistics are based on information for the North Alabama Association of Realtors and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.