Sarasota Real Estate Information

The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on January 22, 2019 for closed December 2018 business.

More Options for Buyers as Housing Market Finds Balance

SARASOTA, Fla. (February 21, 2019) – Closed sales in Sarasota and Manatee County fall short at the start of 2019. Median prices continue to rise and a jump in inventory and new listings point to a more balanced market.

Combined, closed sales in the two-county area decreased by 17.2 percent from January 2018.

Single-family home sales in Manatee County decreased by 16 percent, while Sarasota decreased by 11.4 percent.

Condo sales in Manatee decreased by 6.9 percent and Sarasota sales

The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on January 22, 2019 for closed December 2018 business.

2018 Ends with More Inventory and Slowing Price Gains

SARASOTA, Fla. (January 22, 2019) – After a strong year of sales, Sarasota and Manatee housing market falls short in December. Compared to December 2017, this month showed a decrease in overall closed sales, pending sales, and median prices. However, inventory increased across the two-county area. Year-to-date, 2018 shows an increase in sales when compared to 2017 year-to-date numbers.

Combined, closed sales in the two-county area decreased by 14.4 percent. Single-family homes in Manatee

The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on December 19, 2018 for closed November 2018 business.

Housing Inventory Rises in November

SARASOTA, Fla. (December 19, 2018) – Overall, November 2018 reports an increase in closed sales, median prices and inventory in the Sarasota and Manatee market. On trend with a typical November report, the market slows in new pending sales and new listings during this time of year.

Sales Increase

Year-over-year, closed sales in the combined two-county area increased by 4.5 percent in November. Condo sales increased by 12.9 percent in Manatee County and decreased by 4 percent in Sarasota. Manatee single-family

The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on November 21, 2018 for closed October 2018 business.

Market Remains Stable Going into Season

SARASOTA, Fla. (November 21, 2018) – Compared to last year, the Sarasota and Manatee County market statistics report more closed sales, inventory and a general rise in median prices in October 2018.

Year-over-year, combined closed sales in the two-county area increased by 8 percent. The condo market improved with a 27.3 percent increase in Manatee County and a 10.3 percent increase in Sarasota. Manatee single-family home sales increased by 14 percent, while Sarasota single family home sales decreased by 2.1

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on October 19, 2018 for closed September 2018 business.

Slow and Steady Market Growth in Sarasota and Manatee

SARASOTA, Fla. (October 19, 2018) – When Hurricane Irma made its path toward Sarasota and Manatee County in September 2017, sales stalled in both counties due to limited business days surrounding the storm. After last year’s irregular report, this September showed significant improvement in new listings, pending sales and overall closed sales.

“Hurricane or no hurricane, September typically slows down in our area,” said Greg Owens, 2018 President of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and

The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on September 20, 2018 for closed August 2018 business.

Sarasota and Manatee Homes Sell Quickly in August 2018

SARASOTA, Fla. (September 20, 2018) – August 2018 numbers report an increase in closed sales, inventory and new listings in the Sarasota and Manatee housing market. With pressure from rising prices, the median time to contract is down across both counties.

Sales

This month, there were 1,898 reported closed sales in Sarasota and Manatee, a 4.3 percent increase from August 2017. The condo market continues to improve with a 10.1 percent increase in Sarasota sales and a 26.9 percent increase in

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 The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on August 22, 2018 for closed July 2018 business.

Condo Market Shows Strength in Sarasota and Manatee

SARASOTA, Fla. (August 22, 2018) – July inventory falls short, but sales continue to climb year-over-year. The condo market is strong with more pending sales and new listings this month.

“In a traditionally slower month, sales growth indicates a robust market for July 2018,” said Greg Owens, 2018 President of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

How Many Homes Sold

In July 2018, Sarasota and Manatee County reported 1,885 closed sales, a 10.3 percent increase from last year. In Sarasota