Sales: According to the Calhoun County Board of Realtors, June residential sales in the area (Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega Counties) increased 7.4% year-over-year (Y/Y) from 162 to 174 closed transactions. Following seasonal trends, sales increased 21.7% from May. Total residential sales in the area are up 12.2% year-to-date. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and Annual Report.
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Inventory: Total homes listed for sale in June increased 25.3% year-over-year from 606 to 759 listings. Months of supply (inventory to sales ratio) increased from 3.7 to 4.4, reflecting a market where sellers generally have elevated bargaining power.
Pricing: The area’s median sales price in June was $147,450, an increase of 5.4% from one year ago and an increase of 5.4% from May. 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 June averaged 76 days on the market (DOM), 6 days slower than June 2019.
Forecast: June sales were 1 unit, or 0.6%, above the Alabama Center for Real Estate’s (ACRE) monthly forecast. ACRE projected 173 sales for the month, while actual sales were 174 units. ACRE forecast a total of 887 residential sales in the area year-to-date, while there were 929 actual sales through June, a difference of 4.7%.
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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 June 1 – 30, 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.
