Thankful for the Holidays and the Housing Market

What a great month for Lawrence real estate. The tax credit has been extended and expanded to benefit current homeowners who have lived in their home for 5 of the last 8 years. This new section of the tax credit allows current homeowners the ability to receive up to $6500 tax credit if they purchase and reside in a new property. With this they do not need to sell their current home just make the new home the primary residence.

As for the current state of the market there are 106 homes on the Lawrence MLS that are under contract. This past week November 17-22: 36 homes sold and 42 new homes came on the market!

Average list price of these new homes were $183,771 with the average sold price of the homes that closed at $155,433 including the land that also was counted in the sold numbers.

I am excited for a wonderful holiday season and thankful for having this career that allows me to spend time with my friends and family. I love what I do and I am very grateful to be able to help so many people with their home ownership goals! Great to be able to do what I love!

Check out my listings and search homes for sale at my website www.CrystalSwearingen.com