Richmond Housing Report - List Vs Sold November, 2008
December 14, 2008
Richmond Housing Report - List Vs Sold November, 2008
Source: RealtyLink Online, Listings versus Sales
| Housing Type | Active Listings | Nov. Sold Listings | Av. 3 Months Sale | No. Months | Average Price |
| Detached | 915 | 27 | 45 | 20.33 | $735,000 |
| Townhouse | 530 | 23 | 33 | 16.06 | $415,000 |
| Condominiums | 1050 | 34 | 60 | 17.50 | $305,000 |
The Richmond total unit sales for October, 2008 registered a further drop of 42% to 84 units as compared with the already dismal 144 units sold the previous month. The average price for townhomes continued to decline from around $420,000 to $415,000. The average price for detached single family homes came significantly from $790,000 the previous month to around $735,000. Average apartment price however, bounce back from $260,000 to around $305,000 level (influenced greatly by the mix of condos sold).
The total active listings dropped slightly from 2,540 units the previous month to 2,495. The extremely low sales for the month resulted in the Absorption Rates (list to sale ratio) staying at around 15.21 months.
The Big Picture
Overall, the low sales and high inventory had resulted in the market being over supply with 15 months of home inventory. The lack of buyers interest will likely continue for a few more months. Buyers are expecting further housing price decline from current prices. So far, home prices may have already come down by 10% to 12%. Home buyers are staying on the sideline, and they are waiting for better bargains in 2009.
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