Home Sales up 15.4% in the LC in 2013

305 Upson Downs Rd. in Newark is listed for sale at $154,500 by Frank Frye of CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate.

The second-highest sales year on record ended with the strongest December since the housing boom in Central Ohio. December home sales came in at 1,735, 2.5 percent higher than December 2012 and the most sales on record since the peak of the boom in 2005 (1,829) according to the Columbus Board of Realtors Multiple Listing System (MLS).

 

In total, there were 27,033 closed sales in Central Ohio in 2013 which was 17.1 percent higher than December 2012. The sale price of a Central Ohio home in 2013 was $174, 336, an increase of 4.2 percent over 2012.

 

"Home sales and prices continue to increase based on competitive listing prices, inventory, and buyer's demand," said Phil Frye, CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate General Manager and Realtor.

In Licking County, there were 1,967 closed home sales in 2013 which was 15.4 percent higher than 2012.

The sale price of a Licking County home in 2013 was $149,713, an increase of 3.9 percent over 2012.

The number of Licking County homes for sale going into contract in December was 139.

The number of days on market for Licking County homes for sale was 83 at the end of 2013, down 14 days since the end of 2012.

The inventory of homes for sale in Licking County was 915 at the end of 2013.

The months supply of inventory of homes for sale in Licking County was 5.6 months at the end of 2013.

The Book Lady Bookstore is For Sale!

The Book Lady Bookstore at 210 Granville St.   Newark, OH  

 

CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate, and Phil Frye, "The Real Estate Guy" has listed for sale "The Book Lady" bookstore at 210 Granville St. in Newark, OH.

 

Zoning is Limited Intensity Business, which also covers the building being used for an antique store, general office, and more.

 

In business since 2001, the building was previously used as an accountant's office.

 

The inventory of over 5,000 books is included with the sale. Book sections include: Classics, Children's, Science Fiction, History, Travel, Culture, Religion, Military, and Local History.

 

The store has two private offices, several rooms, plus furniture and equipment.

 

Also included is an upstairs two-bedroom furnished apartment with a kitchen, eating space, and living room. The apartment has a separate outside entrance.

 

There is also two-car detached garage.

 

The property is listed at $89,500.

 

For a private showing, please contact Phil Frye at 740-403-7128.

 

 

 

 

   

 

Aaron Parks, Shirley Johnson, and Ric Lahmers Top Agents of the Month!

Aaron Parks

CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate has named Realtor Aaron Parks as its top Sales Associate of the Month for December. Realtor Shirley Johnson was named Second Sales Associate, and Realtor Ric Lahmers was named Third Sales Associate.

The awards are based on monthly sales volume.

CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate is a full service real estate company serving all of Licking County, and has been located in historic downtown Newark since 1977.

LC Home Sales and Prices Continue to Rise!




305 Upson Downs Rd. in Newark was recently listed for sale for $154,500.

Licking County home and condo sold prices continue to rise, according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing System (MLS). The average sold price for Licking County homes sold from Jan. to Nov. 2013 was $150,301, a 3.4% increase over the same period last year.

In Licking County, 1,831 homes sold from Jan. to Nov. 2013, a 17.2% increase over the same period last year.

The average days on market for a Licking County house until sale was 83 days from Jan. to Nov. 2013, a 15.3% decrease over the same period last year.

The number of Licking County home listings coming on the market from Jan. to Nov. 2013, was 3,018, a 14.8% increase over the same period last year.

The number of Licking County home listings going into contract in Nov. totaled 147.

The inventory of homes for sale in Licking County in Nov. was 1,008, with 6.1 months supply of inventory.

Keefe, Rigsby, and Corder Earn Top Sales Honors

Denise Keefe

CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate has named Realtor Denise Keefe as its top Sales Associate of the Month for November. Realtor Gretchen Rigsby was named Second Sales Associate, and Realtor Cynthia Corder was named Third Sales Associate.

The awards are based on monthly sales volume.

CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate is a full service real estate company serving all of Licking County, and has been located in historic downtown Newark since 1977.

Licking County Home Sales Increase 18.9%

1497 S. Wild Turkey Dr. in Potter's Grove was listed for sale on Nov. 21, for $184,900.

Central Ohio home sales are on track to be the second highest year ever, despite the decrease in inventory according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing System (MLS). So far there have been 23,292 homes and condos sold this year between January 1 and October 31. The current record for the first ten months of the year is 23,540 back in 2005. The 2,032 homes and condos sold in October fell 2.1 percent from the previous year (2,075).

Licking County saw 172 single family and condominium home sales in Oct. 2013, a 6.8 percent increase from Oct. of 2012, when 161 homes sold. In Licking County, 1,689 homes sold from Jan. - Oct. 2013, up 18.9% from the same period last year.

 

In addition to the increase in sales, home prices continue to rise slightly. The average sold price for Licking County homes sold for Jan. to Oct. 2013 was $151,116, up 3.4% from the same period last year. The average sold price was $151,351 in Oct. 2013, a 12.6% increase from Oct. 2012, when the average sold price was $134,411.

 

The average days on market for a Licking County house until sale was 83 days, from Jan. - Oct. 2013, down 15.3%, or 15 days compared to the same time period last year.

 

The number of Licking County home listings coming on the market as a new listing for Oct. 2013 was 227, up 1.3% from Oct. 2012, when there were 224 new listings. For Jan. - Oct. 2013, there have been 2,835 new listings in Licking County, up 15.1% from the same period last year

 

The number of Licking County home listings going in contract in Oct. 2013, totaled 180 homes. The inventory of homes for sale in Licking County in Oct. 2013 was 1,048, with 6.4 months supply of inventory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realtor Aaron Parks Earns Top Sales Honors for Oct.

Aaron Parks

CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate has named Realtor Aaron Parks as its top Sales Associate of the Month for October. Realtor Kim Thomson was named Second Sales Associate, and Realtor Gretchen Rigsby was named Third Sales Associate.

The awards are based on monthly sales volume.

CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate is a full service real estate company serving all of Licking County, and has been located in historic downtown Newark since 1977.