During the 2nd quarter of 2016, real estate activity in Weymouth saw an increase in total sales volume but a decrease in average sales price.
There was a 4% decrease in the number of land documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds from the town of Weymouth during the 2nd quarter 2016. 2,857 land documents were recorded versus 2,981 during the second quarter 2015.
The total volume of real estate sales in Weymouth during the 2nd quarter 2016 was $85,941,174, a 2% increase from the same time period in 2015. The average sale price of homes and commercial property decreased 2% in Weymouth. The average sale price was $333,105.
The number of mortgages recorded (621) on Weymouth properties during the 2nd quarter 2016 was down 6% from the previous year. Total mortgage indebtedness increased by 115% to $812,977,210 during the same period.
There were 5 foreclosure deeds filed against Weymouth properties during 2nd quarter 2016 compared to 13 foreclosure deed filings during the 2nd quarter 2015.
Finally, homestead activity increased 1% in Weymouth during the 2nd quarter 2016 with 277 homesteads filed compared to 274 during the same time period in 2015.