According to OMCAR (Ocala Marion County Board of Realtors) from the end of April of 2008 to April 30, 2009 the average sales price for residential homes fell from $178,462 to $128,129 for a decrease of 28%.

The average list price fell from $195,258 to 138,639 or a decline of 28% for the same 12 months period.

The average price per square foot of living area for residential homes fell from $107 a year ago to $81 by the end of April 2009, for a decrease of 24%.

The median sales price fell from $143,900 to 108,000 fro the same 1 year period for a decline of 24%.

Our MLS has 5951 active residential listings as of the May 12th, 2009, which shows significant decrease in inventory. Inventory has been declining since December 2007. 183 homes sold through the Ocala Marion County MLS in April 09.

The good news is that the average sales price has increased 10% in the last month from $115,943 to $128,129.  As a matter of fact, the average list price and the median list and sales prices have all increased by 10-12%.

The Ocala/Marion County Real Estate Market is  still working hard on absorbing the many foreclosures and short sales. Sales volumes are up and prices are approximately 28% down from a year ago, but up about 10% from a month ago. With interest rates still at an all time low and the recent approval of the $8000 tax credit we expect to see inventory continue to move at these levels.

Want to get in on the great opportunities this buyer’s market has to offer?  Check out our article on Tips For Buying Distressed Properties for great comprehensive information on what to look for when buying a foreclosed or short sale home.

Are you facing foreclosure and need to sell your home for a short sale (selling the property for less than what the current mortgage amount is)?  The Shultz Team are experienced Short Sale Specialists and are more than happy to assist you in selling your property under stressful circumstances. With an aggressive marketing plan, great communication and fully staffed office, we are ready to help save your home and credit from foreclosure.  Feel free to contact Art & Brigitte Shultz to discuss your situation and start a plan to save your credit TODAY – the clock is ticking and sooner we are able to assist you, the more likely we are to have a successful closing.

You can also review our last statistics update for Ocala Florida Real Estate for January 2008

For more detailed statistics or a free market analysis, please call or e-mail us.
Info@TheShultzTeam.com or call us direct at 352-291-1276.

Art & Brigitte Shultz
The Shultz Team
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Ocala, FL
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