Get the Update on the Housing Market


 
The numbers are in for May of this year, and we have prepared the following report for you.
Residential Sales in Garland County, AR 
(information obtained from the Hot Springs Board of Realtors mls)



Average Days on Market
1/1/11 – 5/31/11:  171

1/1/12 – 5/31/12:  182            
Number of Listings Sold
1/1/11 – 5/31/11:  384
1/1/12 – 5/31/12:  401                      
Average Price of Sold Listings
1/1/11 – 5/31/11:  $159,988
1/1/12 – 5/31/12:  $157,489           
Percentage of listings that Sold
1/1/11 – 5/31/11:  31%
1/1/12 – 5/31/12:  33%
MLS Sold Volume
1/1/11 – 5/31/11:  $61,435,630
1/1/12 – 5/31/12:  $63,153,114           
(Click here for a more detailed report of the current market in Garland County, AR)
Looks like good news to us!  Notice the number of units sold in 2012 is more than last year, and the total sales volume is also more than last year.   
We’re really excited about the increased activity, and it’s keeping us SUPER busy!  So far, our team has sold $13,209,395 this year, and leading in sales volume in the Hot Springs area.  We’re also excited to mention that our office has sold $33,662,810 this year, and also leading in sales in the Hot Springs area.  We truly appreciate your business and your support with the referrals of your friends and family!
With rates still at historic lows, real estate is a wise investment.  Be sure to give us a call at 501.655.6247 if we can help with your real estate needs.  We are more than happy to help!

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