Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Westport and surrounding towns vs national market performance as reported by Wall Street Journal



Wall Street Journal reported April 16, 2014 that the spring market is off to a slow start


Home sales declined in 1Q 2014 vs 2013
This was attributed to rising prices, low inventory and an increase in mortgage rates, 20% since last year. Interesting they didn't mention weather that was definitely a factor.

For Westport 1Q sales were down 12% from 2013, median selling price of homes sold in 2014 was less than 2013 and there is no shortage of inventory.

For Towns around Westport 1Q 2014 was down 5% from 2013, median selling price was up marginally and there is no shortage of inventory.

Regards,

Stephen Reilly
Higgins Group
Best Practice Real Estate
278 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880
203-246-7372
www.swreilly.com
licensed in Connecticut




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