The local market for condos and townhomes is continuing its shift, although not necessary how you would expect during the Pandemic. When compared to last year at this time, the market favors seller’s for price points below $400,000 in Sarasota County. Above $400,000, the market favors buyer’s in Sarasota County when compared to last year. We saw the entire market other than price points from $600,000 to $999,999 favor buyers more in Manatee County than they did last year.
A comparative market analysis (or “CMA”) is a report prepared by a real estate agent to help a client determine the value of a home. The report analyzes recently sold properties that are similar to the home in question.
You would not know it by driving through much of Lakewood Ranch, but the weakest link in the housing market is new construction according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Due to the Pandemic, there are still many homebuilders that are being conservative by staying on the sidelines.
While the luxury single family home markets ($1M+ homes) in both Sarasota and Manatee counties are strong buyer’s markets, they are moving in different directions. In Sarasota, the market has improved for sellers over last year. However, in Manatee, it looks even better for buyers.
Whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, it is important to understand market conditions. Real estate is hyper-local, with market dynamics changing from subdivision to subdivision. However, county trends generally give you a good idea of what to expect.
