Have you heard about the Riverwalk Palooza??

The Riverwalk Festival is Jacksonville, NC's most successful annual festival- this is the 11th year!  The New River Palooza is a celebration of the scenic New River.  Both festivals- one location- one weekend!  That's a recipe for success!  It's a weekend of music, activities and family fun, and the best part is, that it's all FREE!

This is held in downtown Jacksonville, near the river on Friday, September 20th and Saturday, September 21st!

Homebuyer tip of the day! Ask your buyers agent for CMA!

Here's a helpful tip for homebuyers!  Ask your buyer's agent for a "CMA!!"  This will help you determine whether or not you're getting a good deal!

Call Amanda Parmer for all of your real estate needs!  910.545.0450

Market Stats for Jacksonville Real Estate

Here is a market snapshot with Onslow County sales info comparing January – August of 2013 with January – August 2012 stats.  Also included is a month over month comparison showing just August 2013 to August 2012 differences.  Here's the surprising news for the Jacksonville, NC area- for the first time since September 2010, resale home sales have exceeded new construction sales!  

Residential Unit Sales Stats And Ranking By Office

Statistics from Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®  MLS (Onslow County Areas 1-7)

January - August 2013          

 

Total Number of Residential Sales “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 1947 (2022 in 2012)

Decrease of 75 or Down 4%  

Total Number of Active Residential Listings = 2457

Total Number of SF and NC 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 1665 (1806 in 2012)

Decrease of 141 or Down 8%

Total Number of Active SF, NC 1,2,3 = 2022

Total Number of NC 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 901 (1120 in 2012)

Decrease of 219 or Down 20%

Total Number of Active NC Residential Listings = 739

Total Number of SF 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 (NOT INCLUDING REO SALES)= 533 (599 in 2012)

Decrease of 66 or Down 11%

Total Number of Active Re-Sale Residential Listings = 1171

Total Number of  REO SF 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 231 (87 in 2012)

Increase of 144 or Up 166%

Total Number of Active REO Re-Sale Residential Listings = 113

Month over Month Comparison August 2012 - August 2013          

 

Total Number of Residential Sales “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 240 (306 in 2012)

Decrease of 66 or Down 22%  

Total Number of Active Residential Listings = 2457

 

Total Number of SF and NC 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 204 (278 in 2012)

Decrease of 74 or Down 27%

Total Number of Active SF, NC 1,2,3 = 2022

 

Total Number of NC 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 86 (158 in 2012)

Decrease of 72 or Down 46%

Total Number of Active NC Residential Listings = 739

 

Total Number of SF 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 (NOT INCLUDING REO SALES)= 89 (108 in 2012)

Decrease of 19 or Down 18%

Total Number of Active Re-Sale Residential Listings = 1171

 

Total Number of  REO SF 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 29 (12 in 2012)

Increase of 17 or Up 142%

Total Number of Active REO Re-Sale Residential Listings = 113

It's not all doom and gloom!  Yes, slowed down, but they haven't stopped!  And it appears right now is a great time to think about investing in foreclosure properties.  

Contact Amanda for all your real estate needs!  910.545.0450