The Greater Louisville Association of Realtors® (GLAR) reported year-to-date sales up 12.7% with 12,442 homes and condos sold versus 11,035 at the same time last year. Sales were up 17.7% in September 2015 (1,444 units) compared to September 2014 (1,227 units). The median price for all areas in September 2015 was up 1.3% compared to September 2014, and the year-to-date statistics show a 5.8% increase in values. In Jefferson County, the average price was $182,053 and the median was $145,000. For all MLS areas, the inventory of available properties was 18.5% lower than at the same time last year.
GLAR President Greg Taylor commented that, “Activity typically slows in the fall months, but we are seeing follow-through from strong summer sales. We are also experiencing continuation of a sellers’ market inside the Watterson Expressway.”
At the national level, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) commented that, “Pending homes sales have leveled off since mid-summer; however, contract activity is still higher than a year ago.” He also remarked that adapting to the new CFPB mortgage rules could delay some sales this fall.
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