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Manatee County’s single‑family home market in April 2026 showed modest growth in transaction activity and prices. Closed sales totaled 704, up 4.8% year‑over‑year, while the median sale price rose to $492,500, an increase of 6.1% from a year earlier. Supply tightened compared with last year: active inventory fell to 2,929, down 9.9%, and new listings slipped to 957, down 2.2%.
Despite fewer new listings, new pending sales increased to 821, up 4.6%, signaling continued buyer interest and quicker absorption of available homes. Cash purchases made up a larger share of activity, with cash sales at 32.8% of closed deals, up from 29.9% a year ago. Overall, the data point to steady demand supporting higher prices amid a leaner supply. See the infographic below, from Florida Realtors, for more.
Mortgage interest rates continued to rise slowly over the past 30 days. As of this week, the average U.S. rate for a 30‑year fixed mortgage is 6.36%, compared with 6.3% a month ago. While most forecasts anticipated a gradual decline continuing through 2026 earlier this year, there are currently as many showing increases as decreases throughout the remainder of the year.
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Home Selling Advice
Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below to advise sellers about upgrades that help them get their homes sold faster. In today’s market, making your home stand out can make a huge difference.
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