Our state has done very well in attracting new businesses and residents over the past five years. Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below displaying several of the reasons why.
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Sarasota County’s housing market in March 2026 showed steady forward movement, with closed sales rising 8.9% year over year to 890 transactions. The median sale price increased as well, up 3.3% to $485,000, signaling continued buyer demand despite broader market fluctuations. Cash buyers remained a significant force, making up 42% of all closed sales, though this share is slightly lower than the 44.7% recorded a year earlier.
Inventory tightened considerably, with active listings dropping 24% to 3,351 homes, while new listings fell 19% to 998, indicating fewer fresh options for buyers entering the market. Even with limited supply, buyer activity stayed strong: new pending sales increased 6.9% to 895, suggesting ongoing momentum heading into the spring season. Overall, the data reflects a competitive market defined by rising prices, strong demand, and shrinking inventory. The infographic below, from Florida Realtors, contains more.
Manatee County’s single‑family home market showed notable momentum in March 2026, with closed sales rising 22% year over year to 814 transactions. Despite this surge in activity, the median sale price dipped slightly by 2.4% to $494,205, suggesting buyers may be gaining a bit more leverage or that more mid‑priced homes are driving the mix. Cash purchases made up 31.4% of all closed sales, down from 32.3% a year earlier, indicating a modest shift but still reflecting a strong presence of cash buyers in the market.
Inventory tightened further, with active listings falling 8.1% to 2,991 homes, while new listings dropped 8.6% to 951, signaling fewer fresh options for buyers. Even with limited supply, demand remained strong: new pending sales climbed 13% to 831, pointing to continued buyer interest and likely sustained activity heading into the next quarter. Overall, the data reflects a market with rising sales volume, constrained inventory, and slight price softening as buyers and sellers adjust to evolving conditions. The infographic below, from Florida Realtors, contains more.
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The February 2026 snapshot for Sarasota County single‑family homes shows 625 closed sales, up 6.1% year‑over‑year, while the median sale price is $475,000, down 5.0% from a year ago. This combination, higher transaction volume alongside a falling median, suggests more homes are changing hands but at a different mix of properties than a year earlier. Overall activity is stronger, but price dynamics are signaling softness at the middle to upper end of the market.
Supply metrics reveal a notable pullback: active inventory is 3,420, down 20%, and new listings are 1,005, down 22% year‑over‑year. Despite fewer homes coming to market, new pending sales rose to 845, up 10%, indicating continued buyer interest and that a larger share of available listings are moving into contract. The steep inventory decline combined with rising pendings points to tighter supply conditions even as fewer sellers list homes.