We saw a very solid real estate market for single family homes in the first half of 2018 in both Manatee and Sarasota counties. Between the two counties, almost $3 billion worth of homes sold from January through June. The table below shows some of the highlights from the first half of this year.
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The latest mortgage statistics show higher levels of delinquencies this year. Both short-term delinquency rates (30 days late) and more serious delinquencies (90 days plus late) are up when compared to the same period last year. However, foreclosure rates continue to be lower than they were last year.
We saw mortgage rates stay essentially flat again last month after a rapid rise to start this year. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages are currently at 4.54%. At the end of last month, they were sitting at 4.55%. While it is great to see upward momentum reverse for the time being, the general forecast continues to be for a slow continued rise over the rest of the year.
The Sarasota and Manatee county markets for condos & townhomes are currently moving in lockstep. Both markets are Seller’s markets for condos & townhomes priced below $400,000, Balanced markets for condos & townhomes priced between $400,000 and $600,000, and Buyer’s markets above $600,000.