Sales: According to the Lee County Association of Realtors, May residential sales in the Auburn-Opelika area decreased 22.5% year-over-year from 244 to 189 closed transactions. Following seasonal trends, sales increased 16.7% from April. Sales are down 1.8% year-to-date, and sales activity is likely to slow in the months ahead due to the growing economic impact of COVID-19. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and Annual Report.
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Inventory: Total homes listed for sale in May decreased 4.1% year-over-year from 667 to 640 listings. Months of supply increased from 2.7 to 3.4, reflecting a market where sellers generally have increased bargaining power.
Pricing: The area’s median sales price in May was $261,900, an increase of 11.5% from one year ago and an increase of 1.7% from April. 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 May averaged 63 days on the market (DOM), 8 days slower than May 2019.
Forecast: May sales were 80 units, or 29.7%, below the Alabama Center for Real Estate’s (ACRE) monthly forecast. ACRE projected 269 sales for the month, while actual sales were 189 units. ACRE forecast a total of 951 residential sales in the area year-to-date, while actual sales were 827 units, a difference of 13%.
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The Lee County Residential Monthly Report is developed in conjunction with the Lee County Association 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 May 1 – 31, 2020. Thus, the performance represented is historical and should not be used as an indicator of future results, particularly considering the upcoming impact of COVID-19 on the housing market.
