March of 2024 in Manatee ended up looking much like March of 2023, with the exception of overall inventory levels. Inventory levels are up over 50% when compared to the same month in 2023; however, overall inventory is still less than four months of home sales. That is keeping the market slightly tilted towards sellers even though it feels pretty well in balance. The infographic below from Florida Realtors contains more information on our most recent closed month.
This is just a friendly reminder that April 15th is the last day to file your 2023 taxes in the United States. Also, don’t forget that one of the best ways to mitigate liability is through the mortgage interest deduction.
Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below to help us understand how to ensure a global transaction in Florida goes smoothly.
Despite some concerns about an impending recession, unemployment rates remain low, which presents a mixed scenario for the housing market. In March, the U.S. saw the addition of over 300,000 jobs, as reported by the Labor Department, reducing the unemployment rate to 3.8% from February’s 3.9%.
The market for single-family homes in Manatee continued its movement towards a buyer’s market in February as new listings outpaced closed sales almost two to one. That said, we are not there yet. The median sales price continues to hold strong and overall inventory is at less than five months of sales. It remains a good time to be on either side of a transaction. The infographic below from Florida Realtors contains more information.
