East Nashville home sales for April and May reflected a strong start to the Spring and Summer home buying season. For the month of April there were 96 homes that closed with an average ” days on the market ” of 87 days. Of the homes closed, the average closing price was $132.6 and homes in East Nashville sold at around 96% of list price.

For the month of May the East Nashville market stayed about the same with 94 homes closing and an average ” days on the market ” of 86. The only significant change is the average price of home closed which was $123.8 and homes sold at around 96% of list.

As home prices seem to decrease nationally, we seem to be remaining pretty stable here in Nashville and in East Nashville. While home prices are not increasing they are not really taking a dive either. We still do have a pretty healthy inventory but contracts are being written and listings don’t seem to be sitting as long.

 

The Spring housing market is officially in full bloom. March home sales in East Nashville were a little better than February. March showed 79 homes that closed on the MLS. This is only single family homes and does not include condos, multi family or commercial or land with an average days on the market of 91 days and a median sales price of $113,500. In February there were 50 homes that closed with an average days on the market of 88 days and the median home price of around $ 96,000. For March the % of sales price to list price is around 95.4 which is a little lower than average.

So what is selling in East Nashville? It really is all across the board. Investment properties and all cash deals are a big seller right now as investors are letting go of some of their properties. East Nashville will always be a hot spot for first time buyers looking in the 100k to 200k price range and there are plenty of homes in that price range available. Higher price homes are selling as well. A 550k home closed last month for 510k which we have not seen in a while. Inventory is definitely increasing as we get further into Spring and Summer approaches and contracts are being written. I am noticing an increase in short sales and foreclosures.

 

With Spring quickly approaching, here is a look at how the East Nashville housing market looked for February. East Nashville had 50 homes that closed as posted on the MLS. Of those 50 the averaged ” days on the market ” was 88 days. With the median home sales price being $94,500 due to a rise in all cash purchase by investors on lower priced investment properties.

Rates are easing down below 5% again making things interesting as home prices seem to be leveling out  in most Nashville markets. Repeat buyers, investors and commercial buyers are making up the majority of the Nashville market’s shoppers now vs. last years first time buyers.

Foreclosures and short-sales are still out there. One thing I would like to clear up about purchasing one of these properties. The process is not like it used be, while sometimes they can take 30 to 60 days to close, it is not as difficult of a process as it used to be.

 

For home buyers looking to capture an affordable home in today’s market, you may be in luck. Now is the time to get a jump on the spring market. Currently in East Nashville there well over 1oo homes listed between 150 and 200k. Homes are having a tendency to sit on the market a little longer than normal this time of year as well. As the weather warms up and we get closer to Spring this may change a bit as it does every year.

Home buyers who are looking to move into a neighborhood that is in transition may even capture a better price on a home. If you are a serious urban dweller you may want to check out some of Nashville’s up and coming areas of town such as SoBro which is projected to be the next ” it ” place. Now is the time to get into these neighborhoods.

Some of Nashville’s outlying neighborhoods such as Donelson, Crieve Hall, Berry Hill and Melrose are great neighborhoods where homes are eclectic, affordable and still close to downtown Nashville. I have shown homes in these areas that are fabulous with great yards and seriously only 10 to 15 minutes to Nashville depending where you are.

For buyer’s looking for a condo, options are getting much better as many complexes become more ” financing friendly ”  the condo market is not as bad as it was..even a few months ago.

Home buyers have many options right now. Financing IS available for qualified buyers..

 

The East Nashville housing market looks a little better in November. For the month of November there were 64 homes that closed. Of the 64 homes that closed the average ” days on the market ” was 84 days. The median sales price $119,950.

When I look at the market analysis for the month of November, a few things stand out. First is the amount of homes that have closed under $200,000 and secondly the amount of homes that are selling in under 60 days and even less in this market vs. the ones staying on the market over 90 days and some over 100 days. Buyer’s are out there and they are shopping for lower priced homes and they are looking in East Nashville neighborhoods such as Inglewood, Mailin Heights, Porter Heights, Rosebank and other great East Nashville neighborhoods for affordable housing. Homes that are priced right are selling in a reasonable amount of time IF the seller is reasonable about selling in the current market.

In the upcoming months the market may slow a bit during the Holiday season but in the new year will pick up quite a bit as home buyers and sellers get an early start on the spring ( yes, I said spring ) selling and buying market. I see this every year. Homeowners now is a great time to start thinking about what you may need to do to get your house in order if you plan to sell in the spring.

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