Market Update | January 2024

Dated: February 18 2024

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In January compared to December, the real estate market saw a significant increase in new listings by 89.2%, while active inventory slightly decreased by 3.3%. Pending sales showed a positive trend, rising by 14%, but closed sales experienced a decline of 15.8%. The average sales price dipped by 3.8%. Notably, inventory levels rose to 3.2 months in January, and the total market time increased to 68 days.

 

Highlights –January 24 VS December 23

  • New listings increased by 89.2% in January compared to December.
  • Active inventory decreased slightly by 3.3%.
  • Pending sales saw a positive trend, rising by 14%.
  • Closed sales experienced a decline of 15.8%.
  • The average sales price dipped by 3.8%.
  • Inventory levels rose to 3.2 months in January.
  • Total market time increased to 68 days.
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Dave Woody

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