2012 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

  • 39 percent of recent home buyers were first-time buyers, a slight rise from 2011, but closer to the historical norm of 40 percent.
  • 65 percent of recent home buyers were married couples—the highest share since 2001. Conversely there was the lowest share of single buyers since 2001.
  • For 52 percent of home buyers, the first step in the home-buying process was taken online.
  • The typical home buyer searched for 12 weeks and viewed 10 homes—a decline from 12 homes in prior year, which speaks to the tightened inventory in many areas.
  • 89 percent of buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker, similar to last year’s report—a share that steadily increased from 69 percent in 2001.
  • 88 percent of sellers were assisted by a real estate agent when selling their home.
  • Only 9 percent of recent sellers sold via FSBO sale. Among FSBO sellers who did not know the buyer prior to the sale—20 percent sold via FSBO because the buyer directly contacted them.
  • Approximately two-thirds of home sellers only contacted one agent before selecting the one to assist with their home sale.

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Hattiesburg Real Estate-REDUCTION

4   ROSEBAY Ct. Hattiesburg , MS  39402 $241,900

Recently reduced. 3 BD, 2.5 BA in Highpointe. Separate formal dining, stained concrete floors, granite and natural stone.

 

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Hattiesburg Real Estate- NEW LISTING

195 W Canebrake $1,149,000

   Exquisite waterfront home on one of Canebrake’s choicest lots. Lush gardens give way to spectacular lake views with 265 (MOL) feet of waterfront. Boathouse by Billy Rayborn offers plenty of entertaining space, boat lift, half bath and kitchenette with range (plumbed for icemaker, refrigerator and hot water heater). Three zone heat/air. Basement area for lawn care needs.

Hattiesburg Real Estate Price Reduction

Price Reduction at 97 Morrell $189,000

  4 b/2 ba home located in the Oak Grove school district with over 2000 sq ft. Newly built in 2006 featuring wood floors, granite counter tops, beautiful soaring ceilings and crown molding! Exterior features covered porch, extended back patio and yard lines that extend beyond the fence. A must see! Please contact Tiffany Gragg with Crye-Leike Signature One Realty for more details and to schedule a showing (601)336-6941