Due, in part, to the ongoing shortage of available inventory that is keeping home prices elevated, many economists predict that the housing market is more likely to undergo a correction from the double-digit percentage increases in home prices witnessed over the past few years, rather than experiencing a crash.
The infographic below lists advice from Florida Realtors regarding lesser-known financing options.
In March, the market for single-family homes in Sarasota County continued on the same path that we have observed over the last several months. Although sales remain slightly down year-on-year, the median sales price continues to trend upward. While we saw a shift in Manatee, Sarasota’s statistics remained unchanged.
Although we could still use more inventory in Sarasota, the market is in good shape as we head into summer. As all-cash sales decline, buyers requiring financing now have more opportunities to find their dream home.
The market for single-family homes in Manatee County is continuing to shift. For the first time in quite a while, we are seeing growth in YoY transactions. Strangely enough, the increased transactions are coupled with a reduction in median sales price. The median sales price has been defying gravity for well over a year by just going up and up regardless of the number of homes sold. Despite the shifts in narrative in sales and sale price, the market continues to be very healthy. See the infographic from Florida Realtors below for more details.
The infographic below contains advise from Florida Realtors on how to ensure out-of-country buyers can ensure a successful Florida transaction.
