Jessica Wainwright

Mar 13, 20202 min

Did the Lโค๏ธVE Month Disappoint? ๐Ÿก #BrunsCo February Market Stats Are In!

Updated: May 27, 2020

Nope! ๐Ÿ’ช In fact the residential real estate in Brunswick County topped over $100 million in total sales volume.

(Not a big reader? Watch the full market update by clicking the image below.)

โ€œFebruaryโ€™s sales numbers were so strong that I ran them multiple times to make sure they were accurate,โ€ said BCAR CEO Cynthia Walsh. โ€œFebruary was the strongest month weโ€™ve seen in over 14 years. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช Brunswick Countyโ€™s market is simply red-hot ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ as we approach Spring ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒผ.โ€

February 2020 absolutely โš”๏ธ SLAYED โš”๏ธ February 2019 in Total Home Sales :

February 2020: $106,050,000

February 2019: $70,250,000

THAT's a 51% INCREASE people.

Absolutely ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ(bananas)!

Another big time JUMP was the increase in the number of units sold:

  • February 2020: 352

  • February 2019: 260

  • Increase of 35.4% ๐Ÿ†™

The average sale price increased 9.5%, from $270,187 to $295,910, with 21% of sales in the $300,000 to $499,000 price range and 37 homes selling for $500,000 or more.

Average Sales Price

  • February 2020: $295,910

  • February 2019: $270,187

  • Increase: +9.5%

New Listings

  • February 2020: 589

  • February 2019: 566

  • Increase: +4.1%

Watch the Brunswick County February 2020 Market Stats...

Attention Buyers: If these trends continue as predicted the longer you wait the more you will pay for a home in Brunswick County. Purchase a home now while interest rates remain at near a historic low. Check rates by clicking here. If you contact Brian be sure to tell him Jess sent ya :). Ask him about his FHA and USDA programs with as little as 3% down. Oh and here are 3 great reasons to get pre-approved today.

Attention Sellers: If you watched the video you probably know by now it is a FABULOUS time to sell your home.

Especially if your home is priced under $250,000. There is a lack of inventory in Brunswick County in this price range.

Supply continues to shrink while buyer demand remains steady. This is a trend not only in Brunswick County but nationwide.

Check out my 3Ps (Price. Presentation. Promotion) for selling your home fast and for the most money.

Here are a few other interesting stats for Brunswick County residential homes sales in February 2020.

The Averages for Brunswick County:

  • Square Feet: 1,799

  • Price per Square Foot: $167.62

  • Days on Market 90

  • Original List Price: $318,214

  • Listing Price: $311,627

  • Sold Price: $295,910

Source for all stats is the NC Regional MLS and Brunswick County Association of Realtors.

That's all for now! If you'd like to stay informed on the Brunswick County real estate market be sure to subscribe to this blog. I look forward to what March 2020 has in store. I have a feeling it will be ๐Ÿ”ฅ.

Til next time,

Jess Wainwright ๐ŸŒบ

P.S. If you are curious about how a specific neighborhood, city, or island is performing ask me in the comments, subscribe, or better yet text me (910-518-JESS (5377), and I'll send you a free, no obligation, market snapshot. ๐Ÿ˜‰ I pinky promise I won't stalk you.

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