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Halifax (HRM) Residential Market Statistic Update For Week of January 29th - February 5th 2015 (Previous weeks numbers in brackets) *Previous Year's Stats New Listings: 426 (447, 325, 363, 364) *405 Sold: 95 (67, 67, 60, 38) *61 Sale To Listing Ratio: 22% (15%, 21%, 17%, 10%) *15% Listings that went conditional/pending: 105 (105, 87, 64, 64) *129 Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 269 (215, 83, 92, 101) *168 Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory: 4,293 (4,349, 4,284, 4,212, 4,117) *4,440 Active Single Family Home: 2,821 (2,830, 2,785, 2,737, 2,679) $2,850 Average Single Family Home List Price: $287,079 ($281K, $281k, $318k, $299k) $306k Average Single Family Home Selling Price: $275,703 ($270k, $272k, $305k, $286) $297k *Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 96% (96%, 97%, 96%, 96%) Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 120 (109, 125, 144, 115) *98 Active Condos: 412 (410, 393, 384, 377) *442 Average Condo Listing Price: $233,920 ($230k, $227k, $241k, $239k) *$268k Average Condo Selling Price: $222,655 ($220k, $216k, $232k, $230k) *$259k *Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 95% (96%, 95%, 96%, 96%) Average Days on Market Condos: 105 (134, 112, 145, 122) *107 Absorption Rate in weeks: 60 (75, 73, 68, 70) *44 Active Vacant Lots: 800 (848, 844, 835, 809) MARKET RANT Well that's different. Leading into the usually swelling inventory months approaching spring, the last thing you would expect is an inventory reduction, but here we are. Although the end/beginning month expire/re-list would certainly have something to do with a good portion of those numbers, there is no denying that there was a little extra activity that caused the drop. With a small condo gain and only a few single family homes removed from the contest, it looks like vacant land largely contributed to this little wrinkle this week. New additions this week where down slightly but still high, and sales actually had a decent showing for this time of year. Looking at the conditional/pending pile, we may actually be in for another week of positive activity. Interesting indeed, and I would anticipate out market to provide hot topic for the remainder of the year. We are still far from a full recovery, and the absorption rate (currently sitting at 15 months) tells the tale. Absorption rate is calculated in months and can generally be interpreted as follows:
However, markets can change in the blink of an eye, and that is a general statement not taking into consideration the complexities of vast location, demographics and economy. For those scratching their heads regarding what the absorption rate is and why it matters, I have included the definition below; *"Absorption rate is a measure of how long it would take for a location to sell all of the homes it currently has on the market. It doesn’t take into account any new homes coming on the market in the future, but just asks “If I were to sell every home on the market today, how long would it take me?” It is used to determine if it is a buyer’s market, seller’s market, or balanced market."  The great Zorro needs you to rescue him this time! WEEKLY ADOGTABLE Zorro is a big guy who needs to learn some manners. He is super lovable, but cannot go to a home with children or other pets because he can be jumpy and mouthy, and due to his size he can easily injure someone. He knows some commands and is eager to please. He needs an experienced adult owner who can work with him and help him become the great boy we know he is! This "smily sam" is available through Nova Scotia SPCA - Kings County Branch, a non profit rescue organization from Halifax, Nova Scotia. More info about her, other adoptable's looking for their furever home, and ways to help or donate can be found by clicking HERE.  The ViewPoint Realty Map VIEWPOINT REALTY
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Jeremiah Wallace, CDJeremiah has been involved with many aspects of the Real Estate industry for over fourteen years. This includes construction, residential renovations, interior design, and investing in various income generating property products.. 
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