LISTING AND SALES SUMMARY
For the Colorado Springs Area
March 2007
 
 
All Sales
Existing Homes
MONTHLY SUMMARY
Mar 2006
Mar 2007
% + or -
Mar 2006
Mar 2007
% + or -
SINGLE FAMILY/
PATIO HOMES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Listings
2,020
2,107
4.3
1,848
1,956
5.8
Sales
1,037
891
(14.1)
922
787
(14.6)
Ave. Sales Price
$251,192
$254,809
1.4
$236,595
$240,549
1.7
Median Sale Price
$212,000
$208,000
(1.9)
$201,325
$199,900
(0.7)
Total Active
4,486
5,659
26.1
3,759
4,907
30.5
CONDO/TOWNHOMES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Listings
341
335
(1.8)
246
290
17.9
Sales
148
123
(16.9)
120
87
(27.5)
Ave. Sale Price
$152,638
$178,955
17.2
$143,250
$156,424
9.2
Median Sale Price
$142,750
$157,137
10.1
$130,750
$139,000
6.3
Total Active
794
1,065
34.1
557
758
36.1
CUMULATIVE YTD SUMMARY
Jan-Mar 2006
Jan-Mar 2007
% + or -
Jan-Mar 2006
Jan-Mar 2007
% + or -
SINGLE FAMILY/
PATIO HOMES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Listings
5,063
$5,350
5.7
4,549
4,885
7.4
Sales
2,463
$2,235
(9.3)
2,144
1,936
(9.7)
Ave. Sales Price
$250,439
$254,424
1.6
$233,592
$238,005
1.9
CONDO/TOWNHOMES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Listings
821
870
6.0
649
717
10.5
Sales
352
355
0.9
291
269
(7.6)
Ave. Sales Price
$149,345
$171,406
14.8
$137,297
$152,988
11.4
 
 
 
 
What Does This Mean?
 
We are seeing a 14.1% decrease in the number of sales from this time last year, and there are 26.1% more listings on the market.  The average sales price has only increased 1.4% compared to March 2006.  The statistics show the market has slowed a bit, but is still good compared to the national average.  Buyers now have more choice and can be more selective.  Sellers need to make sure their homes are priced correctly and are in excellent condition to be competitive.  Homes in great condition and great prices are still selling relatively quickly.
 
Now is still a great time to buy with more selection and interest rates still at historical lows.  It is also a great time to sell before more listings hit the market and increase the competition even more this summer.

 

Finance 101

Are you in the market for a home?  This season it really pays to do your homework!  Because of the recent trouble in the subprime mortgage market, a number of lenders are tightening their standards, and some might find loans a little harder to come by.  Here are three tips for getting the most from your next purchase:

1. Review Your Credit History –  Credit reports are freely available from the credit reporting agencies, and now is a good time to review yours.  Address any blemishes you see and try to improve your score where possible.
2. Shop Around – Don’t always take the first quote that comes your way.  Take time to shop around, ask your real estate agent for a trusted lender, and do what you can to get the best rate possible.
3. Negotiate Price – Get the most from your next purchase by negotiating on the purchase price.  Review recent sales with your agent and make sure you aren’t overpaying. 

By talking with your real estate agent and following these basic steps, you will become a market expert in no time!  A little research can go a long way!

 

A Tip for Buyers and Sellers!

New Homes come with warranties to protect the buyer in case of the unexpected?  But what about existing homes?  Fortunately, there are a number of companies today who offer warranties on existing homes.  Sellers can now offer their buyers a level of assurance that was previously reserved for new construction, and buyers can buy with confidence!

If you are in the market to buy or sell, ask us about the advantages of a home warranty.  You might be surprised at how much protection is offered for a very reasonable fee.

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