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Sarasota County SFH Market Update

It is good to see home inventory trending up in Sarasota County when compared to last year. That said, much of the inventory is showing a little age as new listings were actually down in July. The volume of transactions continues to be a challenge as the relatively tight inventory and moderate demand are both keeping activity low. Prices have largely stabilized after a significant run-up; however, it wouldn’t surprise me to see significant price movement again this winter during our peak transaction season. See the infographic below from Florida Realtors for more details.

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Home Buying Mortgages Real Estate

Reducing Mortgage Costs

Home affordability poses a significant challenge, with 60% of U.S. cities experiencing home price increases in the second quarter, as indicated by data from the National Association of REALTORS®. The median monthly mortgage payment for a typical existing single-family home stands at over $2,200, factoring in recent average mortgage rates.

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International Buyers

Foreign buyers purchased 9.6% less (in total dollars) of real estate for the latest 12-month period tracked when compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). That said, the average ($639,900) and median ($396,400) existing-home sales prices among international buyers were the highest ever recorded by NAR.

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Home Buying Real Estate

Tips for Home Buyers

The infographic below contains tips from the Florida Realtors Association to realtors to help buyers make informed decisions. I thought it would be good to share with you as well.

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Home Buying Home Prices Home Selling Real Estate

Sarasota County Market Update

New listings for single-family homes outpaced closed sales in June in Sarasota. That brought the inventory of homes for sale up to a much more reasonable level than it was in 2022. However, it continues to be challenging to transact at the lower price points in the market. Due to that, the median sales price continues to rise. While the market still favors seller’s, 2023 is shaping up to be a better time to be a buyer than what we saw in 2022. The infographic from Florida Realtors below contains more of the details.