11/18/13

October Settlements Up; Inventory Up Over 2012

Inventory for single-family homes rose in the District during the month of October, and inventory also increased in Montgomery County for both condos and single-family homes. Settlements remained strong in both jurisdictions.

Washington, DC
The average number of days on market was down 29.4% compared to October 2012. The median price for condos was up 6.6%, and single-family homes saw an 14.9% increase. Condo inventory remained less than last year with 3.3% fewer listings, but single-family listings increased slightly, 4.3%. Condo contracts rose 23.5%, and condo settlement activity saw a 17.8% increase over 2012. Single-family contracts rose 12.6%, while single-family settlements enjoyed a robust increase of 34.3% over October 2012.

Montgomery County
The average number of days on market was down 22% from October 2012. Median condo prices saw a 5% increase, with the price of single-family homes increasing by 8.1%. The amount of available inventory increased for condos and single-family homes - 22.5% and 8.2% respectively - compared to October 2012. Condo contracts saw a 22.5% rise in October, and the number of new single-family contracts also increased by 9.2%. Condo settlements increased significantly in October, with a 45% gain, while single-family settlements saw a 20% increase.


District of Columbia
October 2013
October 2012
Change
Average Days on Market: Condo &
Single-Family Homes
36
51
-29.41
Condo Median Price
$405,000
$380,000
6.6%
Condo Total Active Listings
684
707
-3.3%
New Condo Contracts This Month
373
302
23.5%
Condo Settlements This Month
305
259
17.8%
Condo Absorption Rate (Total Active Listings /New Contracts)
1.83
2.34
-21.8%
Single-Family Median Price
$599,950
$522,000
14.9%
Single-Family Total Active Listings
710
681
+4.3%
New Single-Family Contracts This Month
447
397
12.6%
Single-Family Settlements This Month
360
268
34.3%
Single-Family Absorption Rate (Total Active Listings /New Contracts)
1.59
1.72
-7.6%


Montgomery County
October 2013
October 2012
Change
Average Days on Market: Condo &
Single-Family Homes
46
59
-22.03
Condo Median Price
$219,900
$209,500


5.0%
Condo Total Active Listings
500
408
+22.5%
New Condo Contracts This Month
267
218
22.5%
Condo Settlements This Month
248
171
45.0%
Condo Absorption Rate (Total Active Listings /New Contracts)
1.87
1.87
0%
Single-Family Median Price
$462,000
$427,500
8.1%
Single-Family Total Active Listings
1971
1821

+8.2%
New Single-Family Contracts This Month
795
728
9.2%
Single-Family Settlements This Month
667
556
20%
Single-Family Absorption Rate (Total Active Listings /New Contracts)
2.48
2.50
-0.8%

Source: Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors

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