Central Indiana home sales rise 3.2 percent in August

Published Thursday, September 21, 2017

Monthly real estate stats from F.C. Tucker Company indicated that the housing market is still not slowing down. August 2017 pended sales climbed 3.2 percent compared to August 2016. Similarly, the average year-to-date home price for the 15-county Central Indiana region rose 6.6 percent to $199,498.

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r of houses available for sale continued to decline, homebuyers purchased them rapidly; 3,067 homes were purchased in Central Indiana in August, an increase from 2,973 sold in August 2016. Many of the counties that F.C. Tucker tracks experienced an increase in sales. Specifically:

  • Montgomery County showed significant growth in homes sold, a 27.3 percent increase in August 2017 compared to August 2016. Decatur County followed next behind with a 15.8 percent increase in sales.
  • Putnam and Johnson counties’ pended sales, in contrast, decreased by 31.7 and 14.2 percent, respectively, compared to August 2016.

In keeping with the previous month’s trends, homes sold more quickly and for more money in August, signaling that it’s still a strong seller’s market.

  • Twelve of the 15 counties that F.C. Tucker tracks showed an uptick in average year-to-date home prices.
  • Hamilton County again ranked highest with average home prices at $303,404. Boone County’s average home prices, slightly lower than Hamilton County’s, came in at $299,743.
  • Jennings County’s average home price dropped 3.9 percent and Shelby County’s dropped 0.1 percent, the only two counties in the region to dip in August. Decatur County’s average home price remained nearly level with August 2016.
  • Homes sold in 61 days on average – and 11 days quicker – for the first eight months of 2017 compared to the same time period last year. Hendricks and Johnson counties’ homes remained the fastest-selling in the market at 56 days, while Hancock, Marion and Hamilton came in close behind with homes selling in 57, 58 and 59 days, respectively.

Listings dropped by 14.3 percent. In August 2017, inventory stood at 8,720 homes, a decrease of 1,450 compared to August 2016.

  • None of the 15 counties that F.C. Tucker tracks showed an uptick in active listings compared to August 2016. Boone County’s listings were level to the same time last year, with 350 homes available for sale.
  • Decatur County’s inventory dropped 30.3 percent, representing 40 fewer listings compared to August 2016. Not far behind, Montgomery and Jennings counties’ inventory dropped 26.3 and 26.2 percent, respectively, representing 51 and 22 fewer listings.

“Home inventory in Indiana remains tight, making it an ideal market for sellers,” said Jim Litten, CEO of F.C. Tucker Company. “However, a good selection of homes at varying price points exists, so homebuyers should not be deterred as they begin their housing search.”

Of the pended home sales in the region last month, three were priced over $2,000,000; 16 were priced $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; 116 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 385 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 538 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 1,334 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and 675 were priced at $99,999 or less.

Central Indiana home sales rise 5 percent in April

Published Tuesday, May 23, 2017

F.C. Tucker Company’s monthly real estate market stats indicated the housing market is still going strong. April 2017 pended sales climbed 5 percent compared to April 2016. Similarly, the average year-to-date home price for the 15-county Central Indiana region rose 6.8 percent to $188,583.

Homebuyers remained steadfast as the number of houses for sale continued to decline, purchasing 3,302 homes in Central Indiana, an increase from 3,145 sold in April 2016. The majority of the counties that F.C. Tucker tracks experienced an increase in sales. Specifically:
•    Decatur County showed staggering growth in homes sold, a 125 percent increase in April 2017 compared to April 2016. Brown County came in second with a modest 36.4 percent increase in sales.
•    Putnam and Morgan counties’ pended sales, in contrast, decreased by 20 percent and 13.1 percent, respectively, compared to April 2016.

In keeping with the previous month’s trends, homes sold more quickly and for more money in April, signaling a strong seller’s market.
•    The average year-to-date price in the 15-county region increased 6.8 percent, now at $188,583.
•    Hamilton County again ranked highest with average home prices at $293,400. Boone County’s average home prices, slightly lower than Hamilton County’s, came in at $285,069.
•    Two counties showed slight dips in average home prices. Jennings County’s average home price dropped 3.5 percent, while Shelby County’s average home price declined 2.9 percent.
•    Homes sold in 74 days on average in April 2017, 10 days quicker than this time last year. Johnson County homes became the fastest-selling in the market at 66 days with Hendricks County coming in a close second at 67 days.

Listings dropped a significant 21.2 percent. In April 2017, inventory stood at 7,902 homes, a decrease of 2,127 from the same time in 2016.
•    Morgan and Montgomery counties’ inventory dropped 28.3 percent and 28.2 percent respectively, representing 104 and 51 fewer listings compared to April 2016.
•    Conversely, Jennings County alone noted an uptick in listings last month; the additional 12 homes on the market in April represented an increase of 32.4 percent.

“Going into this traditionally popular sales season, pent-up demand for homes demonstrates today’s housing market is not slowing down. Buyers with their financing in order, paired with sellers who price their homes appropriately, are finding success,” said Jim Litten, CEO of F.C. Tucker Company.

Of the pended home sales in the region last month, one was priced above $2,000,000; six were priced $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; 100 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 397 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 653 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 1,446 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and 699 were priced at $99,999 or less.

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Central Indiana home sales increase 5 percent in March

Published Monday, April 24, 2017

Indianapolis Area April 2017 Real Estate Market StatisticsF.C. Tucker Company’s monthly real estate market stats indicated the housing market is still going strong. March 2017 pended sales were up 5 percent compared to March 2016. Similarly, the average year-to-date home price for the 15-county Central Indiana region rose 7 percent to $185,819.

Homebuyers remained steadfast as the number of houses for sale continued to decline, purchasing 3,177 homes in Central Indiana, an increase from 3,027 sold in March 2016. The majority of the counties that F.C. Tucker tracks experienced an increase in sales. Specifically:
•    Boone and Hendricks counties showed moderate growth in homes sold. Boone County’s sales increased by 15.1 percent in March 2017 compared to March 2016, and Hendricks County’s sales increased 12.8 percent.
•    Brown and Shelby counties’ pended sales, in contrast, decreased by 23.1 percent and 19.3 percent, respectively, compared to March 2016.

In keeping with the previous month’s trends, homes sold more quickly and for more money in March, signaling a strong seller’s market.
•    The average year-to-date price in the 15-county region increased 7 percent, now at $185,819.
•    Hamilton County took back the rank of highest average home price at $291,881. Boone County came in second at an average price of $282,434.
•    Two counties showed dips in average home prices for a second month in a row. Brown County’s average home price dropped 8.1 percent, while Shelby County’s average home price declined 7.1 percent.
•    Homes sold in 77 days on average in the first quarter of 2017, 11 days quicker than this time last year. Jennings County homes remained the fastest-selling in the market at 66 days. Hendricks County homes sold in 70 days on average, and Johnson County, similarly, saw homes sell in 71 days on average.

Listings dropped a significant 18.3 percent. In March 2017, inventory stood at 7,844 homes, a decrease of 1,756 from the same time in 2016.
•    Madison County’s inventory dropped 29.8 percent, representing 159 fewer listings compared to March 2016.
•    Conversely, Jennings County alone noted an uptick in listings last month; the additional 16 homes on the market in March represented an increase of 44.4 percent.

“Due to a lack of winter, the 2017 home-selling season started about two months earlier than usual, leading to a strong housing market for spring and a positive outlook for the entire year,” said Jim Litten, CEO of F.C. Tucker Company.

Of the pended home sales in the region last month, 12 were priced $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; 111 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 400 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 543 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 1,406 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and 705 were priced at $99,999 or less.

Central Indiana home sales increase 7.4 percent in February

Published Tuesday, March 21, 2017

F.C. Tucker Company’s monthly real estate market stats indicated the housing market is still going strong. February 2017 pended sales were up 7.4 percent compared to February 2016. Similarly, the averag

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e year-to-date home price for the 15-county Central Indiana region rose 9.5 percent to $184,170.

Despite a dwindling number of houses for sale, home buyers were undaunted, purchasing 2,497 homes in Central Indiana last month, an increase from 2,324 homes sold in February 2016. The majority of the counties that F.C. Tucker tracks experienced an increase in sales. Specifically:

  • Putnam and Jennings counties showed significant growth in homes sold. Putnam County’s sales increased by 63.6 percent in February 2017 compared to February 2016, and Jennings County’s sales increased 57.1 percent.
  • Decatur and Madison counties’ pended sales, in contrast, decreased by 21.7 percent and 9.6 percent, respectively, compared to February 2016.

In keeping with the previous month’s trends, homes sold more quickly and for more money in February, signaling a strong seller’s market.

  • The average year-to-date price in the 15-county region increased 9.5 percent, now at $184,170.
  • Boone County took back the rank of highest average home price at $296,912. Hamilton County came in a close second, however, at an average price of $290,765.
  • Worth noting, two counties showed dips in average home prices. Brown County’s average home price dropped 15.7 percent, while Shelby County’s average home price declined 5.9 percent.
  • Homes sold in 78 days on average, the same as last month. Jennings County homes remained the fastest-selling in the market at 57 days. Hendricks and Johnson counties both sold homes in 72 days on average. Hamilton County, similarly, was close behind at 73 days on average.

Listings dropped a significant 18.7 percent; 7,500 homes were on the market in February 2017, a decrease of 1,720 from the same time in 2016.

  • Putnam County’s inventory dropped 27.9 percent, representing 53 fewer listings compared to February 2016.
  • Conversely, Jennings County alone noted an uptick in listings last month; the additional 22 homes on the market in February represented an increase of 64.7 percent.

“By all indications, consumer confidence is rising as people are more satisfied with the current state of their finances, said Jim Litten, CEO of F.C. Tucker Company. “This increased confidence typically leads to more spending on large items such as a home—good news for the central Indiana housing market!”

Of the pended home sales in the region last month, two were priced at $2,000,000 and above, 12 were priced $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; 83 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 280 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 421 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 1,089 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and 610 were priced at $99,999 or less.

The housing market continues to recover and the values that we lost in 2008, we have now gained back. We are at 3 months inventory with homes that are currently for sale, so it still is a seller’s market with inventory of homes on the market low. If you know anyone or if you are even thinking about listing your home, contact me at 317-698-7109 or [email protected] and we can at least talk about it to see if it would be beneficial for you to consider a move. If you know someone that is thinking about it, I would love to talk with them.