Sales: According to the Calhoun County Board of Realtors, August residential sales in the area (Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega Counties) increased 2.5% year-over-year (Y/Y) from 199 to 204 closed transactions. Sales decreased 13.6% from July, and are now up 14.6% year-to-date. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and Annual Report.
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Inventory: Total homes listed for sale in August decreased 1.5% year-over-year from 684 to 674 listings. Months of supply (inventory to sales ratio) decreased from 3.4 to 3.3, reflecting a market where sellers generally have elevated bargaining power.
Pricing: The area’s median sales price in August was $149,900, an increase of 3.5% from one year ago and equal to July. The differing sample size (number of residential sales of comparative months) can contribute to statistical volatility, including pricing. ACRE recommends consulting with a local real estate professional to discuss pricing, as it will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood.
Homes sold in August averaged 56 days on the market (DOM), 5 days faster than August 2019.
Forecast: August sales were 18 units, or 9.7%, above the Alabama Center for Real Estate’s (ACRE) monthly forecast. ACRE projected 186 sales for the month, while actual sales were 204 units. ACRE forecast a total of 1,239 residential sales in the area year-to-date, while there were 1,369 actual sales through August, a difference of 10.5%.
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The Calhoun County Residential Monthly Report is developed in conjunction with the Calhoun County Board of Realtors to better serve area consumers.
Editor’s Note: All information in this article reflects data provided to the Alabama Center for Real Estate for the time period August 1 – 31, 2020. Thus, the performance represented is historical and should not be used as an indicator of future results, particularly considering the impact of COVID-19 on the housing market.
