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Hernando County Market Snapshot:
2017 Q1 vs. 2016 Q1

THE Gail Spada TEAM continually analyzes Hernando County market trends to help determine when is the perfect time to BUY or SELL a home. The data below identifies the comparison between the 1st Quarter for 2017 vs 2016. The following data was compiled from reports within the Hernando County Multiple Listing Service and INCLUDES Single Family Homes, Condos, Townhomes and Villas. Please note that Manufactured, Mobile and Modular Homes ARE NOT INCLUDED.


Hernando County Housing Trends
2017 Q1 2016 Q1
Total Sales Volume $117,959,630 $118,675,032
Total Number Sold 754 897
Average Days on Market 58 65
Sale Price/SF Living $86/SF $73/SF
CASH – No Financing 274 404
Conventional Financing 184 243
FHA Financing 129 145
VA Financing 60 77

The 2017-2018 Hernando County Market continues a steady appreciation since 2012. Comparing 1st Quarter trends for 2017 vs 2016, the “Total Sales Volume” for each quarter was relatively flat, with even a slight decrease for 2017. “Average Days on Market” continues to decrease as listing inventory remains at an all-time low. Interesting to note that although fewer homes sold in Q1 2017, the “Average Sale/SF Living” increased by nearly 20%.


Hernando County Housing Trends
2017 Q1 2016 Q1
Bedroom Count Avg List Price Avg Sale Price Avg List Price Avg Sale Price
1-2 Bedrooms $114,942 $110,618 $95,759 $91,514
3 Bedrooms $169,319 $159,881 $138,531 $133,469
4+ Bedrooms $231,753 $222,215 $209,138 $202,271

Broken down by “Bedroom Count” for the same 1st Quarter 2017 vs 2016 comparison, the “Average Sale Prices” for Hernando County homes increased as follows: 1-2 BR’s ↑21%, 3 BR’s ↑20% and 4+ BR ↑10%.

We hope you found this post to be helpful, informative and interesting … Watch for our next BLOG POST on April 20th.

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