Winter 2012 Market Update
As sellers have reduced their prices, we are beginning to see buyers show increased interest. Inquiries about foreclosures and short sales remain strong, but as prices have declined in the past several years, we increasingly see buyers considering any homes that are reasonably priced.

Average Home Price $150,000 - View Graph Trend
Average Price Compared to Last Year Down 5-10%
Average Time on Market 60-90 days
Best Selling Price Range$100,000 - $149,000
Worst Selling Price Range$300,000 - $349,000
Prices As % of Asking Price 90-95%
Existing Home Prices for the past 90 days are?No Change
Market Trend Decreasing
Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market More sellers than buyers
Buyer Activity for the past 90 days in Melbourne isIncreasing
Seller Activity for the past 90 days in Melbourne is?No Change
Multiple Offers?No
Multiple Offers CommentaryOnly foreclosures priced very aggressively are apt to see multiple offers. Most buyers in this market are averse to getting involved in a bidding war. They feel it defeats the benefit of the current market conditions
What Percentage of the Current Housing Inventory are Foreclosures and/or Short Sales?15-20%
Is Financing Available For Qualified Buyers?Yes
Housing Inventory Good supply - Some Prices
Inventory CommentsSelections are a bit limited for larger homes in upper price ranges. Short sales and foreclosures are moving fairly well.
Greatest Activity Repeat Buyers
Reason to Buy/Sell Lower prices with good selection and competitive interest rates create a perfect time to buy in Melbourne!
Nearest Metro AreaMelbourne
Housing Hot SpotsIndian Harbour/Indialantic/Satellite Beaches, Viera/Suntree
Average Sold Price $150,000 - View Graph Trend

Melbourne Local News

Sluggish housing market in line for a better 2012, according to quarterly survey

The figures are still flat-lining, but there appears to be signs of life out there for a housing market that's dying for an upward tick of good news.

The up-and-down ride for real estate the past few years was seen again in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to a survey of HouseHunt real estate agents across the country. There are pockets of good news offset by bad, with home values and prices basically bumping along the bottom of the grid on a perceived never-ending rocky road.

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Mortgage Rates
– Feb 13th, 2012 –
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 30 yr. fixed rate:     3.89%
 15 yr. fixed rate:     3.21%
  30 yr. jumbo rate:  4.60%
  15 yr. jumbo rate:  3.96%

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