The number of homes sold in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region of New Jersey increased compared to year-ago figures, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute reports. Median sale prices also improved in parts of the region, which includes Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties. The Long & Foster Market Minute reports are compiled from data from residential real estate transactions within specific geographic regions, not just Long & Foster sales.

 

According to December data, the number of units sold increased in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region compared to December 2013. Mercer County experienced a 21 percent jump, followed closely by Burlington County with a 20 percent increase. Camden County saw the number of homes sold increase by 17 percent, while Gloucester County experienced a 13 percent boost.

Median sale prices varied throughout the region last month. Burlington County enjoyed an 8 percent jump in median sale prices and Gloucester County had a smaller 5 percent rise. Mercer and Camden counties, however, saw declines of 1 percent and 3 percent, respectively.

Active inventory levels remained very low in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley region in December compared to year-ago levels. Camden County saw a 10 percent decrease, while both Burlington and Gloucester counties experienced 8 percent declines. Active inventory fell by 2 percent in Mercer County.

The days on market (DOM) average remained steady in the region with homes selling in about three to four months on average. Mercer County saw a days on market (DOM) average of 88 days, and Burlington County experienced a DOM of 99 days. Camden and Gloucester counties had DOMs of 102 days and 106 days, respectively.

“December brought modest improvements to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast real estate market, including in the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley area, with many areas enjoying rising numbers of homes sold and growing median sale prices,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, president and chief operating officer for The Long & Foster Companies. “These developments are positive for the real estate market and leave us positioned for growth in 2015.”

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