MLS South Florida Statistics
January '05
Previous Month Change
Previous Year Change
Single Family Sold
Closed Sales
583
593
-2%
940
-38%
Average Sale Price
"$492,858"
"$473,925"
4%
"$392,483"
26%
Median Sale Price
"$379,900"
"$379,900"
0%
"$304,000"
25%
Total Sold Dollar Volume
$287,336,214"
"$281,037,525"
2%
"$368,934,020"
-22%
Closed in 30 Days
36%
44%
-18%
52%
-31%
60 Days
27%
26%
4%
23%
17%
90 Days
19%
13%
46%
10%
90%
120 Days
8%
9%
-11%
7%
14%
121+ Days
10%
8%
25%
8%
25%
 
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  International: 4 important rules  
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  5 feng shui concepts sellers should know  
  1. Pay special attention to the front door, which is considered the "mouth of chi" (chi is the "life force" of all things) and one of the most powerful aspects of the entire property. Abundance, blessings, opportunities, and good fortune enter through the front door. It's also the first impression buyers have of how well the sellers have taken care of the rest of the property.  
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