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The 2026 Market

Many economists expect the housing market to improve in 2026, though not enough to constitute a full rebound, but a new survey indicates that a growing number of real estate professionals are feeling more confident about what’s ahead. According to The Real Brokerage’s latest agent survey, conducted through January 9, agent optimism rose sharply at the end of 2025. Affordability remains the biggest obstacle, yet there are early signs that pressure is beginning to ease. That shift is essential for a broader recovery to take shape in 2026.

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Buyer Insights

Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below showing insights from buyers on what they are looking for in homes.

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Sarasota County Single-Family Home Market Update

The December 2025 single-family home market in Sarasota County shows mixed signals: closed sales rose 18% year-over-year to 711, while the median sale price fell 8.3% to $485,000, indicating more activity at the lower end of the market. Active inventory decreased 5.7% to 3,211, and new listings dropped sharply 19% to 748, even as new pending sales inched up 1.6% to 524. Cash sales declined to 38.7% of closed transactions from 44.0% a year earlier.

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Manatee County Single-Family Home Market Update

The December 2025 single-family home market in Manatee County shows modest cooling compared with a year earlier. Closed sales fell to 612, a 5.6% decline year-over-year, while median sale price remained essentially flat.

Supply and market composition shifted slightly toward more choices for buyers. Active inventory rose to 2,687, up 6.7%, and new listings dipped marginally to 724 (down 1.5%), indicating more homes were available overall even as fresh supply slowed a touch. Cash sales made up 30.2% of closed transactions, a small decline from 31.5% a year ago, and new pending sales edged down 1.6% to 493, pointing to slightly softer buyer urgency.

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Sarasota County Single-Family Home Market Update

In October 2025, Sarasota County’s single-family home market saw a notable uptick in activity, with closed sales rising 30% year-over-year to 668 transactions. New listings surged by 32%, reaching 1,004, while new pending sales jumped an impressive 55%, indicating strong buyer interest. Active inventory also increased by 11%, suggesting more options for buyers. Cash sales accounted for 40.4% of all closed transactions, slightly higher than the previous year’s 39.6%, reflecting continued demand from cash-ready buyers.

Despite the rise in sales volume and listings, the median sale price declined by 9.2% from the prior year, settling at $445,000, indicating stronger activity at the lower end of the market. Overall, the data suggests a dynamic market with growing momentum, where increased supply is meeting robust demand, albeit at slightly softened price points. The infographic below from Florida Realtors contains more.