F.C. Tucker reports growth in inventory for the first time in three years
INDIANAPOLIS – Monthly real estate stats from F.C. Tucker Company indicate that the housing market bounced back slightly in pended sales last month. October 2018 pended sales increased 1.0 percent compared to October 2017 while the average year-to-date sale price for the 15-county Central Indiana region increased 7.3 percent to $213,647. As the number of houses for sale increased for the first time since 2015, sellers still sold homes for higher prices and faster than this time last year. In October 2018, 3,015 Central Indiana homes were purchased, up from 2,984 sold in October 2017. Specifically:
In keeping with this year’s trend, homes sold more quickly and for more money in October, signaling that it’s still a seller’s market.
Inventory increased for the first time since March 2015, with 365 more homes listed than this time last year, the smallest decrease this year. In October 2018, inventory stood at 6,996 homes, an increase of 5.5 percent compared to October 2017.
“While we’re excited to see an increase in inventory last month, we still need to strive to consistently increase inventory numbers” said Jim Litten, CEO of F.C. Tucker Company. “Central Indiana benefits from affordability and a good economy with high consumer confidence and lots of jobs, meaning no matter the interest rates or inventory numbers we still offer a strong housing market.” Of the pended home sales in the region last month, one was priced $2,000,000 or higher; 21 were priced $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; 111 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 452 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 636 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 1,271 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and 523 were priced at $99,999 or less. Editor’s Notes:
With approximately $3.7 billion in annual sales, F.C. Tucker Company is Indiana’s largest independently owned comprehensive real estate firm with more than 40 offices and more than 1,500 sales associates throughout Indiana and select markets in Kentucky. Less than one percent of all real estate firms have the longevity of F.C. Tucker. Founded in 1918, the company’s family of businesses includes a full range of real estate services—mortgages, title insurance, relocation services, a full line of insurance products, auctioning and homeowner warranty products. F.C. Tucker has earned a reputation for its exceptional service, experienced sales associates and “Golden Rule” commitment to its clients and employees. Congrats Heather on the purchase of your new home in Indy! We hope you have many years of happiness there!
Congrats to Dan and Traci on the completion of their new home in McCordsville! Wishing you many years of happiness there!
Congrats to Kris and Laura on the sale of their Fishers home and Karen and Doug on the sale of their Carmel home - thanks for letting us work with you to get it sold!
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