A reader commented today and asked:
Do you have MLS data for sales of all types of homes in 2007 vs. 2006? I’m curious to know whether total home sales went up in 2007 vs. 2006.
Why, yes, kind reader! Yes, I do have that data and I’m happy to share.
Across the board, home sales went down in 2007 from the 2006 stats. Here’s the deets.
2006 | 2007 | % Change | |
Single Family | 2718 | 2324 | 14% |
3192 | 3067 | 4% | |
2-4 Unit Building |
679 | 550 | 19% |
5+ Unit Building |
158 | 145 | 8% |
Lot | 44 | 39 | 11% |
Total Sales | 6791 | 6125 | 10% |