Overall, my company had a great year in 2010. Revenues were up 9%, we contributed in 74 closed sales and are coming into the new year with lots of enthusiasm. Equity positions have eroded in Douglas County as well as the rest of the world, however, I think when all is said and done that ... [Continue Reading]
In talking with Sara yesterday from the Douglas County Sherrif’s Department, she has a total of 97 foreclosures posted for 2010. There were 270 notices sent, but with all the postponements, there were only 97 sales for the year…that’s a better number…There were 278 notices sent out in 2009, FYI. Here’s how it stacks up: ... [Continue Reading]
I did a search of the data to find out how many listings were entered into the system by year. I went back into the database to 1996 to show you how the inventory swelled and subsequently drew down the pricing. This data represents all categories in the MLS system that had a begin list ... [Continue Reading]
In reviewing the data, it appears that we are making more sales now than we have in the last 3 years. That is good news, although it might be a couple of years before we return to the height of the market from 2000 through 2006, this volume is pretty steady. Anyway, here are the ... [Continue Reading]
In reviewing the data for condo/townhome residential (non-lake) sales for 2010 we have a little bit of an up-tick. Let’s see what 2011 brings. This data is for closed sales by the year, in Douglas County, non-lakeshore, condo/townhome section in the GAAARMLS… 2010: 30 Closed Sales 2009: 24 ” 2008: 27 ” 2007: 38 ” ... [Continue Reading]
In reviewing the data, I have the Condo/Townhome market for Douglas County numbers and it shows that there were 9 sales this past year posted in the mls that were on the water. Our most dismal posting since sometime prior to 1995. It can only go up from here. 2010: 9 Closed sales in Douglas ... [Continue Reading]
In finalizing the numbers for the 4th quarter, 2010 it appears that lakelot sales are really in the tank. We haven’t seen this dismal of a sales volume since sometime prior to 1995. Take time to review the listing inventory data, unfortunately it shows some signs of depression for those needing to sell their lakeshore ... [Continue Reading]
In reviewing the data for fourth quarter 2010 and year end sales totals, here’s what I have. These are closed sales in the Lakehome section for Douglas County in the Greater Alexandria Area Association Multiple Listing Service(GAAARMLS). FOURTH QUARTER LAKEHOME SALES…Closed: 2010: 26 Closed Sales in 4th Quarter 2010 2009: 30 ” 2008: 21 ” ... [Continue Reading]
As I always do every quarter, I track the sales data for the Douglas County marketplace. This quarter marks the end of the year for 2010. The data is rather interesting and it causes one to think as they analyze their future. It appears that sales are definitely in the trough, one can only hope ... [Continue Reading]
The homeownership rate peaked in early 2006 at 69.1 percent. It has fallen 2.2 percentage points to 66.9 percent in the third quarter of 2010. It averaged around 64% from 1965 to 2000 before it’s meteoric rise. It is believed that the rate will settle around 66% towards the middle of the decade before improving ... [Continue Reading]
