Florida Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report
The Florida Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report showed some mixed signals when compared to last year. Closed sales were up by 8.5% (were up by 17.0% in September) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) were down by 4.2% (were up by 37.9% in September).
Prices though are continuing to rise for October. The median and average sales prices up by 7.6% and 7.4% respectively, compared to September’s 4.9% and 5.6%.
The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 9.8% from last year. This is now a 4.0 months supply of inventory as Florida remains in a seller’s market with the advantage for sellers. (October of 2017 had a 3.8 month supply) A balanced market favoring neither buyers or sellers is considered to be one with a 6 to 7 month supply of inventory. Inventory continues to decrease which is putting pressure on rising prices and lower sales volume.
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Florida Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report
To view the latest set of reports from Florida Realtors for the state of Florida, Martin County, and Saint Lucie County, please visit GabeSanders.com and select Market Data.
Market information is courtesy of Florida Realtors Research. For additional information and historical archives please visit the Florida Realtors Research page.
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