San Clemente Real Estate: Market Performance February 2009 vs February 2008
San Clemente real estate, including Talega real estate, for the month ended February 2009 continued to show an increase in the number of homes and condos sold and under contract as compared to 2008. The number of San Clemente homes and condos sold year-to-date February 2009 was 72 as compared to 66 in 2008, representing a 9.1% increase. The more promising news given current economic conditions is the number of homes under contract as this figure is up 31.8% at 29 as compared to 22 for February 2008.
For the month ended February 2009, the average sales price for San Clemente real estate was $710,448 as compared to $803,775 prior year, representing an 11.6% decrease. As noted in each blog on the monthly San Clemente real estate market performance, the city continues to hold on more than two to three times stronger than Orange County and California real estate respectively. The average San Clemente homes and condo sold for 93.8% of the adjusted listing price and 83.5% of the original listing price.
The average days on market (DOM) held steady at 117, the same as prior year, however, still above historical averages of 60-90 days. As foreclosures and short-sales, many located in the Talega real estate market, continue to clear we will see the historical average come back in line for a more stable market.
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