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The Metro Atlanta real estate market remain active going into the holiday season. Here is the summary for Metro Atlanta real estate through October 2016. Click here for more detailed slides.
- Closings for October 2016 were down 14.4% from last month and up 2% from last October. Year-to-date 2016 closings were up 9.2% compared to YTD 2015.
- The average sales price for October was $270,000 - down 1% from last month and up 5.4% from last year. The ASP is on track to beat the record levels posted back in 2006.
- The listed inventory for October was up 1.9% from last month and down 3.4% from last year. But the limited availability of desirable properties is still driving multiple offers and very quick sales in select areas.
- Overall months of supply for October was 4.1 months. Six months is considered normal. Luxury properties are taking longer with homes above $1 million averaging 17 months and properties over $2 million jumping to an average of 55 months to close.
- The latest Case-Shiller Index (10/25/16) was up .23% from the previous month. Metro Atlanta home values are up 60% from the recent bottom of March 2012 and up 6% from the average index last year. Increased homes values are building positive equity and getting some sellers back into the market.
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- Commercial real estate is also making a comeback in Metro Atlanta. Our Commercial Real Estate Division specializes in these areas and would be happy to help you.
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