In August 2026, Sarasota County’s single-family home market held roughly steady from a year earlier, according to Florida Realtors data. There were 646 closed sales, up just 0.8% from August 2025, or about five more homes. New pending sales rose 1.1% to 665. That’s small growth, but it shows buyer activity is keeping pace with last year and not slowing heading into the fall.
In August 2026, Manatee County’s single-family home market grew over the prior year, according to Florida Realtors data. There were 687 closed sales, up 5.7% from August 2025. New pending sales, which show contracts signed during the month, rose 4.4% to 665. That points to steady buyer demand heading into the fall, since those contracts will close in the months ahead.
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Sarasota County’s housing market showed solid momentum in May 2026, with closed sales rising 7.2% year over year to 845 transactions. Prices continued to edge upward as well, with the median sale price increasing 2.2% to $475,000, reflecting steady buyer demand despite broader economic uncertainty. At the same time, active inventory fell sharply, down 25% to 3,099 homes, indicating a tighter supply environment compared to last year.
Buyer composition shifted toward stronger cash activity. Cash sales accounted for 42% of all closings, up from 35.8% a year earlier, underscoring Sarasota’s continued appeal to investors, second‑home buyers, and other cash‑heavy purchasers. This elevated share of cash transactions suggests competitive conditions for financed buyers, even as overall inventory remains constrained.
Manatee County’s single‑family home market in May 2026 showed modest softening across several key indicators. Closed sales dipped slightly, down 0.5% year over year to 782 transactions, while the median sale price declined 3.8% to $460,000, signaling some easing in pricing power. Active inventory also contracted by 12%, leaving 2,832 homes available and suggesting fewer options for buyers compared to last year.
Buyer composition shifted as well, with cash sales making up 27% of all closings, down from 31.2% a year earlier. This decline points to a relative pullback among cash buyers, often investors or second‑home purchasers, compared to traditional financed buyers. Despite softer pricing and fewer cash transactions, the market still showed signs of buyer engagement.