The number of homes sold increased in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region of New Jersey in November when compared to year-ago figures, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute reports. The region includes Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties. The Long & Foster Market Minute reports are based on data provided by TREND multiple listing service and its member associations of Realtors and include residential real estate transactions within specific geographic regions, not just Long & Foster sales.

According to November data, the number of units sold increased in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region compared to November of last year. In Camden County, the number of homes sold rose by 47 percent, while Gloucester County saw an increase of 24 percent. Burlington County experienced a 23 percent increase in the number of homes sold, and in Mercer County the number of homes sold rose by 16 percent.

Median sale prices varied in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region in November, with Gloucester County seeing a 10 percent increase compared to last year. Mercer County experienced a 6 percent increase, and Camden County saw a 3 percent decrease. In Burlington County, the median sale price declined by 5 percent.

Active inventory levels were low in the entire Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region in November compared to year-ago levels, with Burlington County seeing a 20 percent decrease. In Mercer County, active inventory declined by 18 percent, and in Camden County it fell by 14 percent. Gloucester County experienced an 11 percent drop in active inventory compared to last year.

The days on market (DOM) average remained steady in the region with homes selling in less than three months on average. Burlington County experienced a days on market (DOM) average of 86 days in November, followed by Camden County with a DOM average of 87 days. In both Gloucester and Mercer counties, the DOM average was 89 days.

“November was another good month for the United States economy, with consumer confidence hitting one of its highest numbers since 2007. In the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast housing market, we saw a number of positive trends as well, including in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, chief operating officer of The Long & Foster Companies. “Although inventory is still sparse, many people are choosing to buy a home, taking advantage of mortgage rates while they remain low.”

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