Sudbury MA Real Estate - Housing Market Stong in Q1!

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The housing market in Sudbury made a strong comeback in the first quarter of 2013. The number of homes sold and the median price was back to peak, while the number of new listings that came on the market was historically low.

Price It Right: Homes sellers who price their houses correctly are getting offers (multiple offers in some cases) quickly; while those who were overly optomistic and went on the market too high are taking longer and we are seeing price reductions every day.

Be Prepared and Be Careful:  People who are serious about buying are acting quickly, especially those who may have missed out on a home they wanted. Being prepared is more important than ever, however, it is still important to think things through and not to make costly mistakes like waiving the home inspection or offering more than you can comfortably afford.

As the spring season comes into bloom, there will be more houses coming on the market. Stay positive, learn from your experiences and have an experienced and knowledgeable buyer agent/broker on your side.
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Acton (MA)Real Estate - Home Sales and Prices Up in May 2012

Single Family Homes: There are currently 94 single family homes for sale in Acton MA; last year there were 123 at this time. List prices range from $180,500 to $1,099,888. The median list price is $574,950 – 50K less than last year at this time; the average list price is $567,167, last year it was $573,517.

The Acton residential real estate market is very active. Of the 94 single family homes on the market, 25 already have offers accepted waiting for contingencies to clear, so the actual number of single family homes for sale is very low. Additionally, 35 single family homes went pending during May compared to 21 in May 2011.

May Closed Sales: Closed sales and sale prices for single-family homes in Acton were up substantially in May. There were 20 sold compared with just 8 during May 2011. The median sale price was $511,250; up from $432,000. The average was $518,320, up from $475,625. Based on the limited supply of homes on the market, buyers can expect competition and prices for homes increase. However, the market generally slows down during the summer so buyers who want to live in Acton should stay in the market and be prepared to step up if they find a home that suits their needs.

Year-to-date Sales: There were 55 single-family closed sales in Acton between January 1 and May 31 2012 up from 46 during the same period in 2011. The median sale price was $497,500, higher than May 2011 of $453,750. The May 2012 average price was $497,784; the average price in May 2011 was $521,014.

Condominiums and Townhouses: The supply of condominiums and townhouses in Acton has declined from last year at this time; there are 63 for sale compared with 76 last year. Prices range from $85,000 to $680,000. The median price is $289,800; last year it was $261,950. The average is $331,474; last year it was $268,625.

Acton has good selection of new construction attached and detached townhomes. Buyers can have their own buyer agent representing them but remember, the buyer agent must accompany the buyer to the site the first time they visit the site. If you’re interested in new construction, find a buyer agent first. While the agent on-site will be very friendly and helpful, remember, that person’s job is to act in the best interest of the builder, not you! A buyer agent who knows new construction and who knows how to negotiate can save you money.

Closed sales: Condominium sales are down from last year. There were 28 closed sales of condominiums and townhouses from 1/1 – 5/31/2012; there were 32 for the same period in 2011. The median price was $183,600; the average was $231,182; both lower than last year.

Source: MLSPIN (Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network)

Sudbury MA - Home Sales and Prices Continue Upward!

Currently there are 161 single family homes for sale in Sudbury; last year at this time there were 157. Forty of the 161 active listings already have accepted offers and are being shown only for backup offers until contingencies have been fulfilled.
List prices in Sudbury range from $154,900 to $2,795,000. The good news for buyers, and for sellers who plan to either move up or down-size in Sudbury, is that median and average list prices are lower than last year at this time. The median is $729,900; the average is $859,179. The median last year at this time was $795,000; the average was $905,375.
Homes that are priced correctly are selling quickly however, there were also 37 price reductions on 33 properties during the past 3 months; the average change was -5.37%. This is important for homeowners who plan to sell to keep in mind when deciding on the list price.
Sales Pending: There were 33 single family properties that went pending in May, up from 25 in May 2011 and also up from 20 this past April. These pending sales will close in the next month or two and sale prices will be known upon closing.

Closed Sales May: There were 23 closed single family home sales in May, up from 14 in May 2011. The median sale price was up - $723,000 compared with $627,500 in May 2011. The average sale price was also up - $728,622; the average in May 2011 was $627,500.
Year-to-date Sales (1/1/2012 - 5/31/2012): Year to date sales and prices continue to increase over last year. There have been 74 closed sales in 2012, up from 48 for the same period in 2011. And sale prices are also up. The median sale price in Sudbury through 5/31 was $673,200; up from $568,500 for the same period in 2011.

Condominiums/Townhouses: – Closed sales of condos in Sudbury were also up in May and year-to-date over last year for the same period. There were 4 in May, up from 2 in May 2011, however, median sale prices were lower - $553,750 compared with $597,500 in May 2011. 

If you want to live in Sudbury, be prepared to step up when you find a house that fits your needs. Get pre-approved for a mortgage before you visit any houses so you know exactly what you can afford. Decide what the trade-offs are (location, size, and condition) and connect with an experienced buyer broker/agent who can navigate you through this busy market!

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