With the Derby and Preakness behind us, I thought I’d utilize an appropriate theme in the title. Over on the Louisville Homes Blog (now retired), I’ve been writing consistently on reasons why people should be investing in real estate right now. Whether that’s improving their own home or taking advantage of the current market conditions to improve their portfolio, there’s just too much to like about Louisville real estate right now.
Most experts agree that sales will rise in 2011 but not by much. So what’s happening? Let’s see where we are at this point compared to last year. This data is for Jefferson County in Louisville, KY only.
| Year | # of Sales | Total Sales | Avg Sales | Median Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,483 | $386,417,704 | $155,625 | $125,750 |
| 2010 | 2,959 | $463,916,035 | $156,781 | $130,700 |
So let’s see if I’ve got this right: fewer sales, smaller totals, lower averages, and medians. Check, check, and check. Well, that’s disappointing.
Obviously, consumers either haven’t heard the expert’s recommendations on real estate (which I find hard to believe) or else they don’t believe them (the more likely situation). Heck, I’m thinking about buying a new house myself, and I don’t even need one.
I just don’t want to look back 5 to 10 years from now and think that I really missed out. (Especially since I’m supposed to be some kind of expert, huh?)
Accurately predicting the future is next to impossible but all the signs point towards improvement. Will it happen? Now that’s another story for another time.
