| Market Commentary Provided by Jim and Iris De Rosa If you can qualify, now is an exceptional time to buy a home in Andrews. Low rates with falling home prices makes a home purchase a great value! Call now for more information at 828-360-6466 |
| Report Date | Fall 2009 |
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| Nearest Metro Area | Asheville, North Carolina | ||||
| Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market | More sellers than buyers | ||||
| Average Time on Market | More than 120 days | ||||
| Market Trend | Increasing | ||||
| Housing Inventory | Good supply - Some Prices | ||||
| Inventory Comments | New construction is decreasing and existing homes are increasing | ||||
| Average Home Price | $150,000 - View Graph Trend | ||||
| Best Selling Price Range | $100,000 - $149,000 | ||||
| Worst Selling Price Range | $300,000 - $349,000 | ||||
| Compared to Last Year | Up 5-10% | ||||
| Prices As % of Asking Price | 90-95% | ||||
| Multiple Offers? | Yes | ||||
| Multiple Offers Commentary | There seems to be multiple offers when the seller is a bank, due to the length of time it takes for the bank to respond and the idea that banks are ripe for any 'Low Ball' offer. | ||||
| Greatest Activity | Repeat Buyers | ||||
| Buyer Activity for the past 90 days in Andrews is | Increasing | ||||
| Seller Activity for the past 90 days in Andrews is | No Change | ||||
| Is Financing Available For Qualified Buyers in Andrews? | Yes | ||||
| Comments on Financing For Qualified Buyers | Qualified buyers in the hands of a good mortgage company can expect to close in less than 30 days. | ||||
| 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 | Most cities within the Cherokee County area are considered 'Housing Hotspots' There has been an increase in interest in Grandview Falls, Bear Paw Views and the Hiwassee Dam area and rural tracts that boarder US Forest Service land. Robbinsville area on the upswing. | ||||
| Reason to Buy/Sell | Lower prices with good selection and competitive interest rates creates a perfect time to buy in Andrews! | ||||
| Average Sold Price | $150,000 - View Graph Trend | ||||
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