Number of Homes Sold Increased in Some Areas of Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley in September 2014

October 21, 2014

Market Minute LogoThe residential real estate market in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region of New Jersey experienced some positive trends compared to September of last year, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute reports. The number of homes sold increased in some parts of the region, and inventory remained low in much of the area.

The Long & Foster Market Minute reports are compiled from data from residential real estate transactions within specific geographic regions, not just Long & Foster sales.

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According to September data, the number of units sold varied across the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region compared to September 2013. Burlington County experienced an 8 percent increase and Camden County saw a 6 percent increase. Both Gloucester and Mercer counties had declines of 10 percent.

Median sale prices varied throughout the region as well, though there were some positive improvements, including a 4 percent increase in Gloucester County and a 3 percent increase in Camden County. Mercer County saw a decline of 7 percent, while Burlington County experienced a 15 percent decrease in median sale price.

Active inventory levels remained low in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region in September compared to year-ago levels. Camden County saw a 7 percent decrease, while Gloucester County had a 4 percent drop. Mercer County experienced a 1 percent decrease, while Burlington County saw a 1 percent increase.

The days on market (DOM) average remained steady in the region with homes selling in about three months on average. Mercer County saw a days on market (DOM) average of 73 days, while Gloucester County experienced a DOM of 89 days. Burlington and Camden counties had DOMs of 91 days and 95 days, respectively.

“September brought good news to many areas of the Mid-Atlantic real estate market, including in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, president and chief operating officer for The Long & Foster Companies. “More homes are being sold and median sale prices have risen in a number of areas as well. Growing inventory means homebuyers have more options to choose from, and we anticipate more improvements in the months ahead.”

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