A closer look at the numbers will reveal a real breakdown in activity in the market for the state. Such historical data should be factored into any decision to sell or buy a home in New Jersey during the months of December to May 2017.

Back in November of 2015, the average price received for:
Single Family: $295K
Townhouse/Condo: $245K
Senior Housing: $175K
By February of 2016, the average price received for:
Single Family: $264K
Townhouse/Condo: $233K
Senior Housing: $150K
The average price did not fully recover until May of 2015 as seen by these figures::
Single Family: $305K
Townhouse/Condo: $255K
Senior Housing: $182K
Based upon the figures provided by New Jersey Realtor, the best month to sell a home is during the month of August, which in 2016 came in at:
Single Family: $332.5K
Townhouse/Condo: $255K
Senior Housing: $185K*
*In the case of senior housing, the best month for the last 12 months was July, which came in at $195K.
Best Months to Sell
Avg Days on Market
May 2016 80
June 2016 73
July 2016 70
August 2016 73
This information has been provided by New Jersey Realtor.
If you have any questions about this information or title insurance, please contact Ralph Aponte: 732.914.1400.
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