Sarasota Housing Market Update

The latest Sarasota housing market update showed 1,178 properties sold for just over $793.4 Million during June for the North Port, Sarasota, and Bradenton areas. Like the rest of Southwest Florida, inventory saw a significant increase, up by 109 percent compared to the same time last year. However, it is important to note inventory was extremely low last year. Therefore, although we have more supply, the greater Sarasota area ended the month with less than a 2 months’ supply of properties for sale. A healthy market would be at least 6 months.

While we are starting to see demand slow a bit, how much of it is due to seasonality and how much is due to demand is difficult to determine. The median sales price for single-family homes rose 25 percent and condos rose 34.4 percent over the same time last year. While the analysts expect home appreciation to slow, we’ve yet to see that reflected in the numbers. So, if supply remains at these levels, prices will continue to rise.

Also, we have fielded several questions from potential home buyers about the impact of rising interest rates on the real estate market. Certainly, there will be homebuyers impacted by the rate increases, the question is how much of the market do they represent in Southwest Florida?

The answer will be different depending on location and the price point. Resort towns which are a prime destination for vacation home buyers who are well-to-do will be less impacted as they are more likely to pay cash for a home. A good example is Sarasota County which saw 56 percent of the real estate transactions in June posted as cash sales.

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is important to keep track of local market trends. If you have questions about a specific area or neighborhood, contact us for more information.

Sarasota Housing Market Update – Single Family Homes

June 2022 versus June 2021 Single Family Home Highlights:

Closed sales decreased 26.9 percent going from 1,097 transactions down to 802 sales.
Pending sales decreased 25.3 percent down from 822 last June versus 614 this June.
Inventory rose 123.2 percent up to 1,377 properties for sale compared to this same time last year when just 617 homes were for sale.
New listings increased from 915 up to 1,091 which was a 19.2 percent increase.
Median days on market fell to 7 days which was up from 6 days during last June.
Available inventory of single-family homes ended May with 1.7 months’ supply of homes available for sale which was up 142.9 percent increase over this time last year.

With the low supply and high demand, sellers continue to have the advantage in the Sarasota housing market. Yet, this market will not last forever. If you are considering selling, contact us today for a complimentary market analysis. Call, email or text us today – 239.370.0892.

If you are considering buying a property, now may be a suitable time to start watching for properties which meet your criteria. New listings are hitting the market every day, we can help you with automatic property alerts.

Sarasota Housing Market Update – Condos and Townhomes

June 2022 versus June 2021 Condo Highlights:

Condo sales decreased 34.6 percent going from 575 real estate transactions down to 376 sales.
Pending sales decreased 23.5 percent down from 404 last June to 309 this June.
Inventory increased 104.6 percent up to 577 condos for sale compared to last June when there were only 282 units for sale.
New listings increased from 386 up to 491 which was a 27.2 percent increase.
Median days to contract was 7 days which was down from 8 days last year.
Available inventory of condos ended May with 1.5 months’ supply of properties available for sale which was a 150 percent increase.

Between closed sales and pending sales, inventory remains extremely low despite the new listings added. As a result, the median sales price continued its upward trend, ending the month with a 34.4 percent increase year-over year. Like single-family homes, as long as inventory remains low, prices will continue to rise.

Bottom line, it remains a seller’s market for both condos and single-family homes. So now would be a great time to cash in on the high buyer demand. You might be surprised to learn how much your home is worth in today’s market. What is my home worth…

Whether you are buying or selling we have real estate specialists who cover the Gulf Coast from Sarasota to Naples, so if you are considering moving to the area, contact us for more information.

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