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Virginia Monthly Home Sales Report
August 2013
Virginia's Monthly Pace of Residential Sales Single Family, Townhomes, Condos
12,000
5,508 9,740
10,000
10,295 9,855
+9.2%
5,068 8,664
9,026
8,641
8,000 Number of Residential Sales
10,739
7,221
7,267
7,458
7,407 6,849
6,000
5,570
5,930
4,000
2,000
0
May-12 Jun-12 Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Jan-13 Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13 Jun-13 Jul-13 Aug-13 (p) (p) (p) (p) (p) (p) (p) (p) (p)
(p) indicates that this month’s numbers are preliminary. The numbers may change slightly as more data is reported.
The pace of Virginia home sales continues to exhibit a seasonal decline, but remains relatively steady. There was a 9.2% year-over-year increase sales this August. Virginia experienced a fairly steep seasonal decline in sales last year. The more gradual decline we are experiencing now, as we approach fall, is a good sign. This year’s seasonal decline more closely reflects the trends of years before the recession (see varbuzz.com for further discussion).
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Virginia Monthly Home Sales Report
August 2013
Virginia Median Residential Sales Price Single Family Homes, Townhomes, Condos
$265,000
$272,000
$267,000
$250,000
$240,000
$230,000
$225,000
$242,000
$248,000
$235,000
$240,000
$248,000
$257,241
$258,000
$250,000
$239,000
$225,000
$210,900
$205,000
$225,000
$220,000
$215,000
$224,000
$240,000
$250,000
$241,100
Median Sales Price
$300,000
$283,115
$350,000
+6.9%
$200,000
+10.4% $150,000
(p) indicates that this month’s numbers are preliminary. The numbers may change slightly as more data is reported.
The median sales price continued to decrease in August. Nonetheless, August sales prices are higher than they were in 2011 and 2012. The median sales price in August 2013 ($265,000) marks a 7% increase from one year earlier ($248,000) and a 10% increase from two years ago. The decreasing median sales prices may be explained by a number of factors including seasonality, rising unemployment, and rising interest rates.
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Virginia Monthly Home Sales Report
August 2013
Virginia Monthly Residential Sales Volume ($M) Single Family Homes, Townhomes, Condos
4,000 3,682 1,531
3,500 3,117 Millions of Dollars of Residential Sales
3,000
1,317
3,173
+13% 2,723
3,413
2,802
2,689
2,500 2,159
2,270 2,088
2,268 2,089
2,000 1,681 1,549 1,500
1,000
500
0
May-12 Jun-12 Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Jan-13 Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13 Jun-13 Jul-13 Aug-13 (p) (p) (p) (p) (p) (p) (p) (p) (p)
(p) indicates that this month’s numbers are preliminary. The numbers may change slightly as more data is reported.
The total volume of real estate sold in Virginia during August 2013 ($3.2B) is a 13% year-over-year increase. As in the case of sales, the less gradual decrease in volume in late summer may indicate that there will be a more mild seasonal decline this fall. This less significant seasonal response is a sign of the market stabilizing.
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Virginia Monthly Home Sales Report
August 2013
Virginia Average Days On Market Single Family Homes, Townhomes, Condos
120 106 97
100 89
99
101 101
103 102
92
91
Average Days On Market
84 80
88 80
81
83
90
87
90
94
95 86 78 72
-9.8%
65
68
70
-15.7%
60
40
20
0
(p) indicates that this month’s numbers are preliminary. The numbers may change slightly as more data is reported.
Virginia homes continue to sell faster than they have in years, although we are beginning to see a seasonal increase in days on the market. Virginia experienced a 16% decline in this metric over the past year. Year-over-year decreases in the metric are evidence that demand for housing continues to rise, but some regions may also attribute historically few days on the market to restricted supply.
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Virginia Monthly Home Sales Report
August 2013
Virginia Unemployment Rate
Aug-11
Nov-11
Feb-12
May-12
Aug-12
Nov-12
Feb-13
May-13
5.8%
5.7%
5.5%
5.3%
5.2%
5.3%
5.6%
5.6%
5.6%
5.7%
5.8%
5.9%
5.9%
6.0%
6.0%
5.9%
5.9%
5.9%
5.9%
6.0%
6.2%
6.3%
6.5%
6.6%
9% 9% 8% 8% 7% 7% 6% 6% 5% 5% 4%
6.6%
Source: Bureau of Labor & Statistics
Aug-13 (p)
(p) indicates that this month’s numbers are preliminary. The rate is subject possible change and finalization by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Virginia’s unemployment rate inched up a little more in August, but does not seem to have had a significant effect on the housing market. If the rate continues to increase into the fall, it will be hard to discern its effect on the market, as it is typical to see the market slow as we approach winter.
Average 30-Year Mortgage Interest Rates Source: FreddieMac
4.6% 4.4%
4.37%
4.46%
4.2% 4.07%
4.0% 3.8% 3.6%
3.60%
3.4%
3.47%
3.38%
3.35%
3.35%
Oct-12
Nov-12
Dec-12
3.41%
3.53%
3.57%
Feb-13
Mar-13
3.45%
3.54%
3.2% 3.0%
Aug-12
Sep-12
Jan-13
Apr-13
May-13
Jun-13
Jul-13
Aug-13
Average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates rose 0.09 percentage points in August, a much less drastic increase than in previous months. Buyers may still be looking to make up for the higher interest by paying a lower price, but the less dramatic increase will undoubtably mute this effect and possibly make up for some typical seasonal decreases in sales metrics.
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Virginia Monthly Home Sales Report
August 2013
The Virginia Association of REALTORS® (VAR) is the business advocate for real estate professionals in Virginia. VAR represents more than 28,000 REALTORS® active in all phases of real estate brokerage, management, development and appraisal. Our mission is to enhance our membership’s ability to achieve business success. All inquiries regarding this report should be directed to: Stacey Ricks, Director of Public Relations Virginia Association of REALTORS® 10231 Telegraph Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 (804) 249-5716 Stacey@VARealtor.com www.VARealtor.com/HomeSales Information sourced from multiple listing services across the state with data compiled by RE Stats Inc. All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Figures might not match those reported elsewhere.
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