Martin County Florida Residential Market Report for September 2012
Commentary:
The Martin County Florida residential market report for September 2012 showed our typical season slowdown. The sales volume of 133 homes is still 16 homes better than 2011 and 18 homes better than 2010, but not quite as robust as our earlier numbers this year. But, still good numbers when considering our available homes (inventory) is considerably reduced from the previous years.
Average and median sales prices too a huge dip in September. This is more an indication that the homes selling this month tended to be in the lower price range rather than a further softening of existing home prices.
This months inventory showed a continued decrease (after a slight increase last month) to 1135 units (down 12 homes from last month), still down from the 1365 homes that were on the market in September of 2011 (and the 2789 homes in September of 2007). The one month absorption rate for September is 8.5 months, while the three-month average is 7.3 months. A 6 month absorption rate is considered to be a balanced market, so we are once again in a slight buyers market in Martin County.
Office activity is very good and I believe we will be back to some positive market results in the upcoming season.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any difficulty interpreting these charts.
The Definition of Absorption Rate:
Number of months it takes to sell the current inventory at the present rate of sales. Knowing your area’s Absorption Rate, helps to track trends. Understanding the market and where it is headed is part of our job as real estate professionals. Absorption rate is NOT an exact science. Figuring it is based on the premise that one will be looking for a TREND. It is advised to consistently do the numbers each month, to be able to track a trend.
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Data compiled from the Realtor Association of Martin County
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