February 2019 Monthly Market Indicators February-Monthly-Market-Indicator

Monthly Indicators February 2019 It is worthwhile to mention the weather when discussing residential real estate for large portions of the U.S. for February 2019, because this month has turned in some impressively cold, rainy and snowy days that have stalled some buying and selling actions. Nevertheless, housing markets have proven to be resilient despite predictions of a tougher year for the industry. It is still too early to say how the entire year will play out, but economic fundamentals remain positive. New Listings were up 2.3 percent to 665. Pending Sales increased 26.2 percent to 515. Inventory grew 5.5 percent to 2,298 units. Prices were still soft as Median Sales Price was down 2.3 percent to $299,150. Days on Market decreased 8.3 percent to 132 days. Months Supply of Inventory was down 5.6 percent to 5.1 months, the twelfth consecutive month of year-over-year declines. The National Association of REALTORS® recently reported that national existing- home sales were down slightly during January 2019 and that pending sales were up in year-over-year comparisons. It is worth noting that some softening of sales was anticipated, as was a positive sales bounce during January 2019 after a slow end to 2018. Weather-related events have hampered some of the necessary machinations of making home sales during February 2019, yet buyers have shown determination toward achieving their homeownership goals. Quick Facts - 0.7% - 2.3% - 5.6% One-Year Change in Closed Sales One-Year Change in Median Sales Price One-Year Change in Months Supply A research tool provided by the Hilton Head Association of REALTORS®. Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures. Market Overview New Listings Pending Sales Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Median Sales Price Average Sales Price Percent of List Price Received Housing Affordability Index Inventory of Homes for Sale Months Supply of Inventory 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Current as of March 10, 2019. Data is Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved. MLS of Hilton Head Island. Provided by the Hilton Head Area Association of REALTORS® and South Carolina REALTORS®. Report © 2019 ShowingTime. | 1