Sales volume in terms of number of Killington properties sold AND total real estate
market revenue year to date are the best they have been since 2007 and comparative third
quarter total sales data are even stronger. With inventory holding reasonably steady and
mortgage rates continuing to be remarkably low, we have every reason to be optimistic
going into the final quarter of the year which historically tends to be strong in Killington.
Total sales dollars: Year to date total market revenue has increased over 30% since the
same time last year. Market revenues for the first three quarters in 2012 have been $14.0
million compared to $10.6 million for the same period in 2011. Transactions: There have
been 63 real estate sales in Killington year to date, compared to 51 for the same period
last year, amounting to a 24% increase. The last time there were more than 63
transactions during the first three quarters was in 2006. Also, of significant note is that
the number of transactions during the 3rd quarter of this year (25 sales) is up 150% over
the same quarter last year and is the highest number of transactions during the 3rd quarter
since 2005. Prices: Although market indicators are showing significant signs of
improvement, we would be remiss if we did not point out that the reason total market
revenue is up so dramatically is because the market reflects a greater proportion of higher
value transactions. For example, only three of the thirteen houses that sold in the first
three quarters of 2011, sold for over $300,000. In 2012 to date, eight of eighteen houses
sold for over $300,000. In the condo market, the prices of comparable properties have
still not begun to rise. Inventory: Inventory is remaining reasonably steady. There are
currently 59 single– and multi-family homes on the market in Killington, up slightly from
52 at the same time last year. There are 112 condos on the market as compared to 118 at
the same time last year. The biggest change in inventory is reflected in the number of
parcels of land on the market. There are currently 18 parcels of land listed, the lowest
number since 2008.