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Looking Forward at 2026

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently updated their view on real estate sales in 2026. The graphic below has some interesting insights.

Last year at this time, I had expected 2025 to be materially better than 2024 for existing home sales. Of course, that didn’t happen. NAR is painting a pretty rosy picture for positive change next year, but it could be as wrong as I was last year. That said, the local market in Q4 2025 definitely feels like it is headed in a positive direction. Assuming we build on this initial momentum, NAR’s forecast could be on point.

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Hiring Movers

Continuing with the moving theme, Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below to provide you with tips before hiring a moving company.

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Moving Tips

Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below to help make your next move easier. While exciting, moves are extremely stressful. Using these tips can help with that stress.

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Interest Rates & Mortgage Payments

With the buzz about potentially increasing the term of the 30-year mortgage, I think it’s important that we keep our eye on ball of the more critical factor – interest rates. Personally, 10 to 20 more years of payments to keep a monthly payment down is not as attractive as downward movement in interest rates. The infographic below from Florida Realtors shows how your monthly payment can improve with a 1% improvement in interest rates.

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Sarasota County Single-Family Home Market Update

In September 2025, Sarasota County’s single-family home market experienced a mix of growth and resilience. Closed sales totaled 646, marking a 26% increase from the previous year, while the median sale price dropped 8.2% to $450,000, suggesting more activity at the bottom end of the market. Active inventory rose to 3,137 homes, a 10% increase year-over-year, indicating more choices for buyers and potentially longer selling times for sellers.

New pending sales reached 637, up 23% from last year, pointing to renewed buyer interest heading into our peak season. Cash purchases made up 40.4% of closed sales, nearly unchanged from the prior year, showing continued strength among cash buyers. New listings held steady at 754, with only a slight 0.7% increase, suggesting sellers are cautiously entering the market. Overall, the data reflects a continuing transitional period, with pricing adjustments and shifting buyer activity shaping the landscape. The infographic below from Florida Realtors contains more information from September.