For the month of May, the Lakeland Real Estate market has shown slight improvement, but compared to previous year, it has been much of the same for when considering sales prices. A total of 221 Lakeland homes were sold in May with average and median prices still declining from the previous year. Distressed properties are still driving down market values with over 57% of market share. -- Petra Norris
We have two maps today to cover the newly listed homes for May 2010, plus the write-up by Petra Norris.
Overall Lakeland real estate sales activity remained very active and strong last month with a total of 244 Lakeland homes sold in April. Average and median prices are still declining from the previous year. The government’s tax credit program for homebuyers and low mortgage rates surely has impacted strong sales activity. However, it did not translate to higher prices with the blame going to high unemployment rates and stricter mortgage lending guidelines for individuals. -- Petra Norris
Newly listed homes for the period of April 16th through April 30th decreased to 158 Lakeland homes for sale. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors® decreased to $167,036 from my previous report. The total inventory for homes for sale still hovers around 1,900 -- Petra Norris....
Lakeland real estate sales activity continuously increased the past few months and March showed great improvement. Although there were 235 Lakeland homes sold in March, such number I have not seen since 2007, average and median prices took a double digit steep decline at about 14% from the previous year.
In my last month Lakeland Real Estate market report, I asked the question, “Will the roller coaster ride continue in 2010?” Folks, brace for a nose dive! Although there were 152 Lakeland homes sold in February, average and median prices took a double digit steep decline. Distressed properties are still driving down market values with over 55% of market share.....See the map at LakelandLocal.com
Newly listed homes for the period of February 16th through February 28th decreased to 135 Lakeland homes for sale. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors® increased to $165,281 from my previous report. -- Petra Norris
While Lakeland homes inventory remains stable, newly listed homes for the period of February 1st through February 15th increased by 16.75% to 203 Lakeland homes for sale.
Lakeland Local's Interactive map and street views of homes listed for sale...
A total of 563 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 69 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $132,768 or $73.95 per square foot. -- Petra Norris
Lakeland ended the year on a high note in sales. With 194 homes sold overall, the month of December proved to be the best month for 2009 — Petra Norris CommunityWalk Map – Lakeland Homes Sold December 2009 Full Size Map — Lakeland Homes Sold December 2009 The report from Petra Norris at Lakeland Florida [...]
Currently, there are 1878 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 01/08/10. Newly listed homes for the period of December 16th through December 31st totaled 121 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors® for decreased to $197,553 from my previous report.
CommunityWalk Map – Lakeland FL New Home Listings 12/01/ – 12/15 Full Size Map Lakeland FL New Home Listings 12/01/ – 12/15 The report from Petra Norris at Lakeland Florida Living… Currently, there are 1901 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 12/21/09. Newly listed homes for the period of December 1st through December [...]
After a brief hiatus, we're back with the state of the housing market using interactive maps and reports from Lakeland Realtor Petra Norris. Today we're playing a bit of catchup with the maps for homes sold in November and October. Tomorrow, we'll have the new home listings maps....
With the site redesign we missed a map. That means you get two maps for the price of one and, more importantly, two reports from Lakeland Realtor Petra Norris! CommunityWalk Map – Lakeland FL New Home Listings 10/15 – 10/31 Full Size Map – Lakeland FL New Home Listings 10/15 – 10/31 The report from [...]
This map covers homes newly listed during the period 10/01 to 10/15. Check inside for the report from Petra Norris and the interactive map including Google Street Views...
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