Market Area Sales Davidson County
Middle Tennessee Home Sales Begin Taking Shape for Spring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 9, 2018) – There were 3,446 home closings reported for the month of March, according to figures provided by Greater Nashville REALTORS®. This figure represents a .7 percent increase compared to the 3,420 closings in March 2017.
Data for the first quarter of 2018 showed 8,210 closings, down 1.5 percent from the 8,338 closings during the first quarter of 2017.
“March is the early start of the spring home buying and selling season, and it marked a turning point for sales in the region with our first increase in year-over-year sales this year,” said Greater Nashville REALTORS® President Sher Powers. “The data shows what is typical for this time of year, with increases in closings, price and inventory. The strong number of pending home sales indicates a solid season ahead for our market.”
A comparison of sales by category for March is:
| 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Closings | 3,420 | 3,446 |
| Residential | 2,783 | 2,831 |
| Condominium | 397 | 396 |
| Multi-Family | 26 | 20 |
| Farms / Land / Lots | 214 | 199 |
| A comparison of sales by category for the first quarter/year-to-date is: |
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| 1st QTR 2017 | 1st QTR 2018 | |
| Closings | 8,338 | 8,210 |
| Residential | 6,765 | 6,704 |
| Condominium | 996 | 897 |
| Multi-Family | 92 | 65 |
| Farms / Land / Lots | 485 | 544 |
There were 4,076 sales pending at the end of March, compared with 3,739 pending sales at this time last year. The average number of days on the market for a single-family home was 34 days.
The median residential price for a single-family home during March was $297,915 and for a condominium it was $218,600. This compares with last year’s median residential and condominium prices of $273,500 and $199,900, respectively.
Inventory at the end of March was 8,521, down slightly from 8,568 in March 2017.
The current inventory of properties by category, compared to last year, is:
| 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | 8,568 | 8,521 |
| Residential | 5,435 | 5,710 |
| Condominium | 481 | 560 |
| Multi-Family | 70 | 66 |
| Farms / Land / Lots | 2,582 | 2,185 |
“April is recognized nationally as Fair Housing Month. This year is even more significant as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. REALTORS® are long-standing proponents of equal opportunity in housing and will continue working to ensure quality housing is available for all,” said Powers.
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