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Monday, June 24, 2013

Local Market Review: Strong Activity Continues, Second Month Surge in New Listings Delights Buyers

The May 2013 housing data released by MIBOR today shows a continuing increase in closed and pending sales in central Indiana. According to the MIBOR Monthly Indicators Report, the number of closed sales in central Indiana increased 23.7 percent in the three months ending in May 2013 compared to the same period of 2012. Closed sales rose a dramatic 30.6 percent in in May alone when compared to May of last year.  Pending sales are keeping up by increasing by 24.1 percent for the month of May and 18.9 percent in the quarterly comparison.  The much-watched new listings number jumped for the second month in a row. New listings increased by 15.6 percent in May and 5.6 percent for the three months ending in May.
 
Prices performed better with median sales price up 2.3 percent for the quarter, and up 4.2 for the month of May.  Average sales price was a bit stronger still; 4.5 percent in May and 3.0 percent for the quarter ending in May. The current average sales price in central Indiana is $172,322; median sales price is $138,000. Consistent with last month’s news, months of inventory stands at 5.6 months.

Avery Garrett is a top Indianapolis Realtor serving the Indianapolis Metropolitan area from Coldwell Banker Kaiser. Avery is Zillow.com Premium 5 Star Agent, and is a Member of the Metroplitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors. Contact Avery for a complimentary, no obligation, Market Analysis of your home at 317-721-2274, or SoldByAvery@gmail.com. See Avery's reviews and search for a home at www.SoldByAvery.net.

Avery is proud to help home sellers and home buyers in the following communities: Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Cicero, Sheridan, Lebanon, Zionsville, Brownsburg, Avon, Danville, Plainfield, Mooresville, Camby, Greenwood, Bargersville, Martinsville, Franklin, Shelbyville, Southport, Beech Grove, New Palestine, Greenfield, Lawrence, Greensburg, Nashville and beyond.