Manatee County’s single-family home market showed clear signs of strengthening demand in July 2026. Closed sales rose 11% year-over-year to 694 transactions, while new listings climbed 9.6% to 821, and new pending sales dipped only slightly (-2.0%) to 653, suggesting that both buyer activity and seller confidence picked up compared to the same month last year.
A CDD fee is a charge that shows up on the tax bill (and sometimes as a separate line item) for homes located within a Community Development District, a special-purpose local government that Florida allows developers to set up to finance the infrastructure for a new community. It’s very common in Florida, especially in newer master-planned communities, so it’s worth understanding before buying.
Florida has long been a magnet for out-of-state buyers, whether you’re relocating full-time, chasing warmer winters, or scouting a future retirement spot. But buying sight-unseen, or with only a handful of trips down, comes with a few wrinkles that in-state buyers don’t have to think about as much. Understanding these upfront can save you from a stressful surprise mid-transaction.
Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below with some information about buyer’s agents. I hope it will help you decide when you should utilize one in your next transaction.
Sarasota County’s single-family market posted solid gains in June 2026, with closed sales up 15% year-over-year to 805 homes. Prices moved higher alongside that activity, with the median sale price rising 8.2% from a year ago to $492,450, putting Sarasota’s typical home price just above neighboring Manatee County’s for the same month.
