Hingham Real Estate Review and Market Insights

Year End 2019

 


     Snow covered Worlds End bridge- beautiful in any weather     

 
 
Winter Greetings and Happy New Year! 
 
2019 Recap- Overall sales in Hingham were slightly off from 2018.  That is a trend we have seen throughout the Boston area as well as for real estate sales throughout the country.  Hingham traditionally has seen year over year growth and outperformed other markets, but last year that was not the case. Could this mean the market is transitioning from a seller's market to a buyer's market? Interestingly, the average sale price is slightly up and median sale price is slightly down. You can read more in my analysis below. In this newsletter I have again provided "Fast Facts" below for those who prefer just the numbers. I have also added a designation to note statistics that are either more advantageous to buyers or sellers . In this case, some are favoring sellers and more are favoring buyers. 

What to expect in 2020  Experts forecast a stable real estate market, particularly with the upcoming election.  I will continue to monitor trends and follow real estate predictions and report as appropriate  It is never too early to start planning for the spring market and I already have clients getting their homes prepared for an early spring launch. I f you would like an opinion of value and a potential suggested home improvement list with references of reputable contractors, please let me know.  I am pleased to assist you with a market evaluation for your house or help you find that special new home

Thank you!- A big thank you to my clients and customers! I continued to grow my business with 2019 being my best year ever with over $20 million in local real estate sales. A huge thank you to clients, friends and family for your trusted support. 

Homes on the market- I have highlighted some beautiful homes on the market in Hingham and Cohasset below. If you would like to schedule a showing or have any questions on them, please let me know!

Mortgages-  I have provided the latest on mortgage rates from  Kevin Byrne,  who with  Rockland Trust.   He is my 'Go To' person as he is responsive, professional, reliable and offers very competitive mortgage rate options.    

New construction -  We have some local new construction projects featured in my newsletter. Let me know if you would like further information on them. 

Listing Concierge and RealVitalize -these are two new Coldwell Banker exclusive programs to assist sellers with preparing their homes for sale and an extensive marketing campaign while on market.  There is further information below and of course I am available to provide more details. 

As always, if you have any questions about the local real estate market or would like to discuss purchasing or selling a home, I am just a phone call, text or click away.

Sincerely,

Pam Bates
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
c: 617-240-1292
 
Just The Facts Please 
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 Year End 2019 Hingham Single Family
Real Estate Fast Facts   
  If you are just looking for the facts, here are the
  2019 vs 2018 statistics
   
Changes Favoring Buyers
 

1/1/2019-
12/31/2019

1/1/2018-
12/31/2018
% Change
Total Sales $263,270,014 $268,280,220 (1.9%)
# of Homes Sold 267 280 (4.9%)
Sales to List Price Ratio
97%
97%
0.0%
Days to Offer
48 47
2.1%
Median Sale Price $797,000 $820,000 (2.9%)

  Changes Favoring Sellers

Average Sale Price $986,030 $958,144 2.9%
Average sale Per Square Foot $379 $370 2.4%


Current Inventory
1/3/2020
1/3/2019
%
 Change
# SF Homes on Market 101 92 9.4%
Months of Inventory 4.6 4.0 15%
#  Condos Homes on the Market
14
26
(30%)
Months of Inventory
1.3
3.8
(192%)
 
Source: Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network Inc.  

Hingham Real Estate Year End 2019 Summary
 
Sales are slightly off from 2018 

In Hingham single family home sales totaled over $263 million during  2019 versus $268 million in  2018, which is a 1.9% decrease.  There were 267 homes sold during the first half of the year vs 280 last year, which is off by 4.9%. 

Days to Offer has gone up this year.  In 2019  it was an average of 48 Days to Offer vs. 47 Days to Offer for the same period in 2018.  This is a increase of 2.1%.
 

There is some good news for sellers.  The average homes sale price is up to $986,030. That is an increase of 2.9%.  Interestingly the median sale price is $797,000 and down by 2.9%.  The difference between average and median sale prices is how it is calculated. Average is influenced by extreme high or low sale prices. Median is the midpoint of home sale prices. 

 

Observations on the first vs second half of 2019- sales were off by 6.7% through June but ended up for the year just slightly off at 1.9%. That means the summer and fall were stronger markets with incrementally more sales than the first half. 

 

A commentary on the Hingham condominium market- the increase in condo sales is mostly attributable to BRIO opening in The Hingham Shipyard. A handful of units are still available.  Please contact me for details. It's a great time to make a change to maintenance-free condo living!  

 

A 10-Year Plus Perspective.....
 
The 2019 median sale price is $797,000, off by 2.9% from a year ago.  In  Hingham during the past 10 years the median price has ranged from $610,000 in 2009 to a high of $820,000 in 2018. 
   Source:  Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network, Inc
  
A Sampling of Hingham Sales
July-December 2019

Address
Sale Price
Days to Offer
Price per Square Foot
126 Cushing Street
$511,000
5 $417
67 Canterbury Street
$629,000 91
$393
142 Ward Street
$695,000
106 $236
39 Cushing Street
$755,000
95 $426
15 Leonard Street
$799,000 6 $421
17 Maryknoll Drive
$1,770,000
69
$467
901 Main Street $2,329,000 189 $491
158 Downer Avenue $2,393,000 78 $687
19 Bel Air Road
$2,400,000 59 $471
 
If you would like the sale  price for a property not listed above,
please contact me.

Source:  Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network Inc.  
South Shore Single Family Market Statistics
 
    2019 South Shore Single Family Statistics  

Town

Total Sales

% Chg.

from 

2018 

Days

to

Offer

# of Units Sold

Median Sale Price

 

Cohasset

 

$137,174,256

(6.6%)

71

122

$942,000

Duxbury

 

$173,042,584
 

1.7%

48

198

$655,000

Hingham

$263,270,014

(1.9%) 

47

267

$820 ,000
 

 

Norwell

 

$119,233,204

0.2%

47

162

$649,500

Scituate

 

$207,709,313

6.4% 

47

286

$615,000

 

All towns showed marked improvement on year end results vs for the first 6 months of the year.  Communities with median sale prices in the $600,000- $700,000 range outperformed more expensive towns.  Duxbury, Norwell and Scituate showed slight improvements in 2019 vs 2018. The higher priced communities of Cohasset and Hingham showed results that were off from the previous year.  It could mean buyers on the lower end of the price range are finding these communities just too expensive for their budget.   

 

Source: Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network, Inc

Homes on the Market in Hingham and Cohasset as well as a Cohasset Rental
I am the listing agent for the beautiful homes below. Click on the address for more information. If you have any questions or interest, please let me know!

Listed for $1,289,000
4 bedroom/2 1/2 baths
New kitchen, baths
systems, exterior and more
  
 
81 Chittenden La, Cohasset
Listed for $1,399,000
Gorgeous almost new free standing condominium with stunning kitchen, bath and finishes

Listed for $7,800/month
Stunning  3 bedroom waterfront renovated home with 1 bedroom guest cottage starting 7/1/2020 for 1 year lease



New Product: Coldwell Banker RealVitalize



Thinking of selling in 2020?  Coldwell Banker has teamed up with  HomeAdvisor to deliver an awesome new program called  RealVitalize!   It will help clients maximize their sale price by funding home updates at no additional cost which are paid for at closing. (Staging, Home Repairs etc.). Glad to provide details!
Coldwell Banker Listing Concierge

Coldwell Banker is pleased to introduce a revolutionary new marketing platform called  Listing Concierge . The program is fully funded by Coldwell Banker and includes beautiful marketing brochures, direct marketing, social media inserts, print advertising in Boston Magazine or The Boston Globe as well as TV advertising on At Home in New England Sundays at 1pm!  

Our goal is to sell your home for top dollar and the most favorable terms! Let me know if I can provide details~


In This Issue
Just The Facts Please
Hingham Real Estate Summary
South Shore Market Statistics
Homes on the market in Hingham and Cohasset Listings
 
 

Boston's South Shore 
Real Estate Resource  

Pamela Bates 
Realtor- Certified Relocation Specialist/ 
Notary Public 
           
International President's Elite 
2017-2019
(Top 2% of Co ldwell Banker   
associates internationally)



Thank you to all my customers for your continued support!  

 
  Coldwell Banker 
Residential Brokerage
 56 South Street
 Hingham, MA 02043
c: 617 240-1292

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Client Feedback

 SOLD 
38 Whitcomb Avenue, Hingham
Charming 1930's colonial

"Pam is wonderful to work with and everything you would want in a realtor. Proactive, compassionate and very experienced. I have both bought and sold with Pam and she made both experiences enjoyable and successful. I can't recommend her enough. You will be in excellent hands!"
-Marissa Peek

 PURCHASED
6 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset
Charming in town colonial 

"We met Pam when we were just beginning to look into "downsizing" from our home of almost 30 years. She was encouraging and thoughtful and made a point of showing us different options. Pam is very enthusiastic and really gets to know her clients' needs. When we finally found a place we felt was right for us, she was the best realtor ever for helping us realize the pluses and even pointed out some of the concerns about our potentially new home. Pam was always available for our questions and ready to provide names of professionals to assist us with any work that we might want accomplished before we moved. You will find Pam to be a friendly, experienced, knowledgeable and always honest realtor. We would use her again and have only positive things to say about her. You could not find a better person to work with than Pamela Bates! "
-Mike and Sheryl Anderson

There is no greater compliment than the referral from your family, friends and previous clients

Looking for Homes
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Spring is just around the corner!

I would be pleased to meet with you, listen to your objectives and design a personalized plan to successfully sell your home this year.   I will provide you with a Complimentary Market Analysis.  Likewise, if you know of someone who might be interested in making a change, I welcome all referrals. 

If you are contemplating a move out of this area, I can also provide you with a  referral to a knowledgeable Coldwell Banker relocation expert in the market of your relocation.  Let's talk~

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Interesting News Articles 

Today's Rates

mortgage rate
Interested in finding out about mortgage rates?

 Kevin Byrne  of  Rockland Trust  can recommend a mortgage plan to fulfill your needs.
As of 1/7/2019 the following rates are available:

30 Yr Fixed 3.625% + 0 pts
30 Yr FHA 3.125% + 0 pts
30 Yr Jumbo  - 3.75% + 0 pts
15 Yr Fixed - 3.125% + 0 pts
7/1 ARM - 3.375% + 0 pts
 
Rates are down from 6 months ago!   Now is the time to lock in a rate. 
Other rate and point options available.
  
 Contact Kevin for any of your mortgage questions.  
  
 Kevin can be reached via at kevin.byrne@rocklandtrust.com  or
c:  781 718-3366 
website:  www.KevinByrne.com

New construction projects in Hingham and Weymouthport
I am excited to present new construction opportunities below. Click on the blue lettering to be sent to the project website.  Please contact me if you would like further information on any of these projects or buyer representation. 


 




 
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