The real estate market in Frederick Maryland May 2014 has been a good sign of the continued Recovery. Sales are up, home values are steady, and more homeowners are able to put their homes on the market.

Home sales have increased this spring over last spring. The demand is increasing as the values go up. This pent-up demand is a good sign for the local economy.

Average sales prices have been holding steady throughout 2014, not skyrocketing, like sellers would like. Last year we saw an average sales price increase of 11%. This year we're not seeing that much increase, as appraisals are coming in to offset the tendency to bid up a home that is in great condition and in a sought-after neighborhood and price range. This is probably a good thing, considering the ramp up and bubble-bursting of the years between 2002 and 2007.

Again, prices are holding steady for townhouses.

This will help buyers decide how much home they can afford, and what that amount will buy them in Frederick County Md.

Condominiums are still not seeing the real estate recovery that other homes are experiencing. This is typical for condominiums.

Sellers are getting on average, 97% of the list price at the time of the sale. The time on market has decreased to 60 days, from 64 days last May.

There are 365 newly contracted homes this month, a high number and a healthy sign for next month's sales.

The majority of homes sold in May were in the price ranges from $200,000 to $400,000.

FHA is typically the choice of first-time buyers, and we're seeing fewer FHA financed transactions, and incidentally, fewer first-time buyers.

Cash deals are decreasing, but still higher than a normal market, 7% - 9%. We're seeing more flips as the values increase.

We are very close to a normal inventory number. We still are seeing a sellers market as demand has increased.

We're seeing more homeowners able to put their homes on the market, as home values increase. The inventory is closer to a normal market, which is 1200-1400 in Frederick County. The demand is still healthy as more buyers jump in.

We're seeing homes that are priced well and in good condition go under contract in a matter of days or a few weeks. Overpriced homes take longer, and usually undergo one or two price adjustments.

We're seeing more homes sell in the higher price ranges than we saw last year, although the time on market is a little longer. The majority of home sales are taking place in the $200,000 to $300,000 range for townhouses, and in the $300,000 to $400,000 price range for single-family homes. Condominiums have not yet seen a recovery and are selling for 111% - 16% less than at this time last year.

Contact Chris Highland to learn more about the Frederick real estate market.

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