For over the last few months, the local & national real estate markets have reflected a gradual and steady growth in several key real estate market categories. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market through January of 2016 and the starting into the new year of 2016 itself, we will see that such local & national trends, particularly in the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market, continue to reflect these same trends of gradual growth that we also see nationally, and have seen for some time now. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say for January of 2016, as compared to those one year ago, in January of 2015.
In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing January of 2016 to that of January of 2015, the number of residences sold increased by 15% in terms of homes being sold, as there were 219 more homes that were sold as of the end of January of 2016, as opposed to January of 2015. This figure shows a continued robust growth through January 2016, as opposed to one year ago, and is in line with the growth rate in this very same category that we have for at least the last couple of months, as well. We will see if this trend continues with any future statistics in this category, but it does show a continued strong trend for residential sales on the whole, as well as continued growth.
In the category of Residential Dollar Volume from January of 2016, as opposed to January of 2015, we see an increase of 22% in terms of dollar volume through January of 2016, as compared to January of 2015. This category does show a continued high percentage from year-to-year, showing that there is continued, strong growth in this category, as compared to that of 2015 for the same month, with this statistic showing one of the largest increases in this category over the last few months. This continues to show a continued local, as well as national, trend of relatively steady, stable, and even robust growth in terms of this category, as well, and also continues to reflect the consistently higher home prices that have been taking place for over the last eighteen months now on a national scale.
There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. For January of 2016, as compared to that of January of 2015, average sold prices show an increase of 7%, which continues to show steady and consistent strength in this category on average, reflecting a stronger local market in this category. As confidence continues to grow in both the local and national markets, we foresee that this relatively steady and upward trend of higher home prices will likely continue for at least the short-term horizon, if not longer.
In addition, available homes on the market are continuing to show a trend of steady decreases, which has also occurred over the last several months, as well. Through January of 2016, as opposed to January of 2015, the number of available homes did decline by 6%, or reflecting a numerical decrease of 289 homes in terms of available inventory. This decline continues to show a marked decrease in terms of available inventory in the local market, and still reflects a continued decline in available inventory on the whole here in the local market, which has been occurring now for the last several months. This is largely in line with the latest national real estate trends, which also shows a gradual decline in available home inventory as a whole. This may foretell that with declining inventory, the local market is showing movement towards more people wanting to buy the available properties currently in the local market, and that with higher home prices, more people may feel a greater sense of confidence in placing their homes for sale on the market, along with greater interest in buying what inventory is currently available, as well. We will keep watching to see if this particular trend continues, and see what it does for the real estate market as a whole, both here locally, as well as nationally.
As the markets continue these gradual trends of growth locally and nationally, these statistics are largely expected to remain largely steady at least for the short-term, largely continuing the same continued gradual, but steady, growth that has been seen now for over the last few months, and is largely expected to continue into the new year of 2016. Mortgage rates still remain at historically low rates, and there are still plenty of housing options to choose from, especially in the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market. Why not start your Great Smoky Mountains home search today by browsing our many great Featured Properties, and see what the Smokies area have to offer for you today? You can also learn more about The Jason White Team, and see how we can help you make your home ownership dreams a reality today!
Our Featured Properties for Thursday, February 4, 2016:
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4 BD/4 BA Spacious & Well-Built Chalet w/in Walking Dist. to Chalet Village Owner’s Club. Has made near or above $39K in rental income consistently in each of the last 3 yrs. alone. Has the Ober Gatlinburg Tramway immediately overhead, allowing for a unique mtn. resort experience. Incl. large living rm w/vaulted ceilings, spacious & private loft, large lower lvl rec. rm, 2 deck lvls to enjoy the views of the Smokies, large kitchen/dining rm, & more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, & less than a mi. to the entrance of Ober Gatlinburg. A great home & location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $295,000 For more information >
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5 BD/5 BA Spacious & Well-Built Chalet w/in Walking Dist. to Chalet Village Owner’s Club. Has made over $42K in rental income consistently in each of the last 3 yrs. alone. Has the Ober Gatlinburg Tramway immediately overhead, allowing for a unique mtn. resort experience. Incl. large living rm w/vaulted ceilings, large lower lvl rec. rm, private loft, 2 deck lvls to enjoy the views of the Smokies, & more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, & less than a mi. to the entrance of Ober Gatlinburg. A great home & location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $295,000 For more information >
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Beautiful, Private, 4 BD/3 BA, 2 Acre, Multi-Family Duplex Located Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, overnight rental, or as a multi-family duplex – has great rental potential. Majestic views of the Smokies; both levels of this home can be rented separately. Upper level incl. a large living rm, full kitchen, 2 BD’s, 2 BA’s, and upper deck area to view the Smokies, & lower level also has 2 BD’s, living rm, & kitchen, as well. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. A great home & location – come see it today! Type: Multi-Family/Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $398,000 For more information >
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