The Catawba Valley Association of REALTORs™ data for our four county area's Non-Foreclosure Properties indicates a rise in sales volume for the first 11 weeks of 2012 relative to 2011.
For Catawba County the increase in volume is 39.13 %.
Median Prices dropped 3.96 % when comparing 2012 to 2011.
Given current active listings of 943 , Catawba County has approximately 18.7 Months of Inventory available. Like most areas in the country, Catawba Valley is a Buyer's Market.
Active listing within the Catawba Valley MLS may be viewed at www.alexrooker.com
Approximate Location Boundaries: The Catawba River and Lakes Hickory & LookOut to the north; and Lake Norman to the east.
Location Characteristics: Catawba County has four main towns: Hickory, Newton, Conover, and Maiden. I-40 runs east / west; Hwy 321, Hwy 127, and Hwy 16 run north / south. Three lakes border the county, Lakes: Hickory, LookOut, and Norman.
The economy is shifting away from manufacturing due to the "China Effect" with retail, medical, and restaurants leading the rebound. Governmental Employment is increasing.
A temperate climate affords four seasons without drastic changes. A 45 minute drive to Asheville or Blowing Rock ( both on the Blue Ridge Parkway) results in temperatures some 10 degrees cooler- a welcome treat during summer months.
About Alex Rooker:
Some agents specialize in a neighborhood, or price range. My specialty is bringing a business perspective to client needs. Licensed as a Broker since 1973, I emphasize Marketing and Negotiation for Seller Clients. For Buyer Clients, attention is placed on Educating them on the market, Evaluating the prospective purchase, and Negotiating the deal.
These efforts are supported by a Business Degree from UNC-Chapel Hill with a focus on marketing and my Certificate in Management Accounting, earned to illustrate a competence in financial evaluations- particularly needed for complex comparables.
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