Bartow County Real Estate Market Conditions-Days on market decreases while number of homes under contract increases

While the verdict is still out on the overall implications of real estate in 2009, for Bartow County we know a few things.

For one, from January 2009 to January 2010, the average number of days a house stayed on the market reduced from 104 days to 98 days which is a 6% drop.  This is good news for those homeowners currently considering listing their homes.  While 6 days may not seem like a huge decline, it is likely the start of a trend that will take the real estate market back to the seller’s corner.

Additionally, although there are 12% fewer homes for sale from January a year ago (1698 in Jan. 2009 to 1501 in Jan. 2010), the number under contract has increased 88% from 50 in Jan. 2009 to 83 in Jan. 2010.  This shows the buyers market we are currently in that will hopefully get those waiting for homes to sell moving.

If you are thinking of buying a home, right now is the perfect time.  With the ever so slowly stabilizing economy we’re in, we never know how long good interest rates and great deals on homes may be around.  Give us a call to see if we can help you with any of your Bartow County real estate needs.

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