| Market Commentary Provided by Selena Chen The market is improving, sales activity is increasing, but prices are holding steady. Supply is not as ample as before and the deals closed last winter are harder to find but still can be had for the astute, qualified buyer ready to pounce quickly. Low rates with falling home prices makes a home purchase a great value! Call now for more information at 404-909-2421 |
| Report Date | Winter 2010 |
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| Nearest Metro Area | Atlanta | ||||
| Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market | Equal buyers and sellers | ||||
| Average Time on Market | 60-90 days | ||||
| Market Trend | Decreasing | ||||
| Housing Inventory | Good supply - Some Prices | ||||
| Inventory Comments | Although at first glance, it seems that an ample supply exists, when parsing a buyer's specific needs, sometimes only a handful of candidates will meet the criteria. | ||||
| Average Home Price | $600,000 - View Graph Trend | ||||
| Best Selling Price Range | $550,000 - $599,000 | ||||
| Worst Selling Price Range | $1,000,000+ | ||||
| Compared to Last Year | Down 15-20% | ||||
| Prices As % of Asking Price | 95-100% | ||||
| Multiple Offers? | Yes | ||||
| Multiple Offers Commentary | Astute buyers who are familiar with the market will pounce on well-priced properties in good to excellent conditions. It is not uncommon for homes to go under contract within a week or two of its initial offering. Sellers are also more realistic with pricing and preparing their homes for sale, adding to the heightened buying activity. | ||||
| Greatest Activity | Repeat Buyers | ||||
| Buyer Activity for the past 90 days in Virginia Highland is | Increasing | ||||
| Seller Activity for the past 90 days in Virginia Highland is | Increasing | ||||
| Is Financing Available For Qualified Buyers in Virginia Highland? | Yes | ||||
| Existing Home Prices for the past 90 days are | No Change | ||||
| What Percentage of the Current Housing Inventory are Foreclosures and/or Short Sales? | 5-10% | ||||
| Housing Hot Spots | Morningside and Lenox Park are considered part of the Virginia Highland area, which is the hallmark | ||||
| Reason to Buy/Sell | Virginia Highland continues to attract very affluent residents desiring to live in the City of Atlanta with good schools and parks. Many relocate from the suburbs, desiring a particular intown lifestyle with tree lined streets and pedestrian areas with shops, restaurants and nearby proximity to downtown. Some relocate from other major cities wishing to retain their original urban and close-in neighbrohood lifestyles. Virginia Highland has had relatively little foreclosure and short sale activity, owing its financial strength to the credit quality of its residents. Many are well educated professionals with advanced degrees. This area has always been one of Atlanta's most desirable and does not suffer from oversupply due to limited land within the city. Thus, Virginia Highland can withstand economic cycles better than many other areas. | ||||
| Average Sold Price | $600,000 - View Graph Trend | ||||
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