August MLS Newfoundland Stats

September 2, 2008 · Filed Under Monthly MLS Stats, St. John's Investments and St. John's Real Estate · 1 Comment 

Newfoundland MLS listings for August were down from the same time in 2007.  Approximately a 16% decrease, however there was a 4% increase in properties sold for August 2008 vs August 2007 and a 10% increase in sales for 2008 year to date.  This decrease in listing inventory and increase in properties sold is putting added pressure on selling prices.  The supply and demand curve is still showing a sellers market.

One point to note:  I’ve notice a big decrease in the properties sold in the $100,000 to $200,000 range and a large increase in properties sold over the $200,000 mark.  Particularly the $260,000 to $349,900 range.

Total # of New MLS Listings [Aug] = 758

Total # of Sales [Aug] = 595

Number of Active Listings in the NLAR MLS System = 2675

Our Real Estate system is not showing the stats for my normal monthly Newfoundland MLS housing price break down by real estate area.

What I can report is for all of Newfoundland, the average sales price is $170,482 year to date for 2008.  Compared to $147,201 for 2007.  Remember this is for ALL Newfoundland (nlar.ca)  Prices are closer to the $200,000 average in St. John’s, Mount Pearl and surrounding areas.