Home Sales Rose in Much of the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley Region for October 2016

November 15, 2016

Market Minute LogoThe number of homes sold increased in most parts of the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region of New Jersey in October 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.

Suburban New Jersey Market Minute Chart Oct 2016

According to October data, the number of units sold increased in many areas of the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region compared to October of last year. In Gloucester County, the number of homes sold rose by 16 percent, while Camden County saw an increase of 9 percent. Mercer County experienced a 3 percent increase in the number of homes sold, and in Burlington County the number of homes sold did not change from the previous year.

Median sale prices fell in much of the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region in October, with Mercer County seeing a 15 percent increase compared to last year. Camden County experienced a 2 percent decrease, and Burlington County saw a 3 percent decrease. In Gloucester County, the median sale price declined by 9 percent.

Active inventory levels were low in the entire Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region in October compared to year-ago levels, with Burlington County seeing a 22 percent decrease. In Mercer County, active inventory declined by 17 percent, and in Camden County it fell by 13 percent. Gloucester County experienced a 12 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 85 days in October, followed by both Camden and Mercer counties with a DOM average of 86 days. In Gloucester County, the days on market average was 88 days.

“The U.S. economy saw promising signs in October, such as an uptick in wage growth and higher-than-expected retail sales. In the housing market, we continued to see positive trends as well, including in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region where we saw rising home sales,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, chief operating officer of The Long & Foster Companies. “Although low inventory has increased the burden on demand for homes, many are still purchasing property in an effort to take advantage of low mortgage rates.”

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