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By Elisa Andreis J.D.
This
report looks at the residential real estate market during the months of June,
July and August 2013 in relation to the same period a year ago and highlights
the major trends.
23%
increase in Sales Volume
The
number of residential sales in Sedona was 49, 54 and 58 in June, July and
August respectively or a total of 161 sold properties. 131 homes sold during
the same period in 2012.
12% increase
in Median Sale Price
The
median sale price was $325,500 in June, $335,000 in July and $379,500 in
August. In 2012, median sale price was $339,659 in June, $308,690 in July and
$279,527 in August.
22.5%
decrease in Home Inventory
The
number of homes for sale was 359 in June, 333 in July and 336 at the end of
August. This compares with respectively 455, 444 and 429 listed homes in 2012.
15%
decrease in Residential Distressed Sales
Distressed
property sales (foreclosures and short sales) fell to 23 from 27 in 2012. More
significantly, the ratio of distressed
property sales to the total number of sales fell from 21.29% in the summer
of 2012 to 14.59% during the same months this year, representing a 31.5% decrease.
80%
increase in Vacant Land Median Sale Price
By
the end of August, land inventory stood at its lowest level since August 2006
and sales volume increased by 11% from a year ago. Median sale price for the
three summer months in 2012 was $111,750. During the same period this year, median
price was $200,833
For more
information about Sedona Real Estate and to search for properties, visit www.SedonaFineHome.com or call Elisa Andreis J.D. (928) 274
1521.