During the 2nd quarter of 2016, real estate activity in Franklin saw increases in both total sales volume and average sales price.
There was a 19% increase in the number of land documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds from the town of Franklin during the 2nd quarter 2016. 1,876 land documents were recorded versus 1,570 during the second quarter 2015.
The total volume of real estate sales in Franklin during the 2nd quarter 2016 was $79,976,645, a 36% increase from the same time period in 2015. Also, the average sale price of homes and commercial property increased 1% in Franklin. The average sale price was $519,328.
The number of mortgages recorded (412) on Franklin properties during the 2nd quarter 2016 was up 5% from the previous year. Total mortgage indebtedness also increased 1% to $236,716,267 during the same period.
There were 3 foreclosure deeds filed against Franklin properties during 2nd quarter 2016 compared to 1 foreclosure deed filed during the 2nd quarter 2015.
Finally, homestead activity increased 26% in Franklin during the 2nd quarter 2016 with 167 homesteads filed compared to 133 during the same time period in 2015.