In the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market activity for August 2013 there was a nice jump in closed sales from July.  Unfortunately pending sales were off by a large number as well indicating possibly slower market activity for the coming months.  Not an unexpected possibility as we are approaching our ‘off’ season.  Inventory remains low and was basically unchanged from July.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for August dipped to 5 months as compared to July’s 8.4 months, indicating a sellers market for now.  A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for August of 2012 were: 166 active listings, 34 pending sales and 6 closed sales.   Still outperforming last years market, though the reduced pending sales numbers are troubling.

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In the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market activity for July 2013 there was a large drop in inventory for July.  Whether sellers are taking a break for the summer or waiting for prices to increase, only time will tell.  Closed sales were off slightly in July while we did have a small rise in pending sales.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for July rose to 8.4 months, remaining a buyer’s market.  This figure should be dropping as the pending sales close in the coming months. A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for July of 2012 were: 166 active listings, 28 pending sales and 11 closed sales.  Considerably better activity this year as compared to last, especially when considering the lower number of available homes for sale.

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In the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market activity for June 2013 closed sales increased again, by 2 homes while pending sales were off by 13.  Sales activity remains strong and we are seeing multiple offers on some well priced desirable properties.  The inventory dropped to only 153 homes available for sale.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for June dipped to 7.2 months, which is still a slight buyer’s market.  This figure should be dropping as the pending sales close in the coming months. A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for June of 2012 were: 159 active listings, 32 pending sales and 8 closed sales.  Market activity has improved from June of 2012, although only marginally.  There have been some advances in sales in the higher priced homes which have been difficult sales in the past few years.

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In the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market activity for May 2013 closed sales increased by 1 home while pending sales were off by 2.  Sales activity remains strong and we are seeing multiple offers on some well priced desirable properties.  The inventory dropped to only 161 homes available for sale.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for May dipped to 8.5 months, which is still a buyer’s market, though only slightly.  This figure should be dropping as the pending sales close in the coming months. A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for May of 2012 were: 173 active listings, 33 pending sales and 34 closed sales.  Unlike other segments of the Martin County real estate market, the 34996 zip code is showing a decreased sales volume from last year, though this year’s pending sales are higher.

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In the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market activity for April 2013 both pending sales and closed sales rose while the inventory decreased again.  Sales activity remains strong and we are seeing multiple offers on some well priced desirable properties.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for April dipped to 9.6 months, which is still a buyer’s market.  This figure should be dropping as the pending sales close in the coming months. A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for April of 2012 were: 165 active listings, 47 pending sales and 8 closed sales.  The 34996 zip code area of Stuart is bucking the trend for most of the other areas of Martin County as it has a higher inventory this year as compared to last year.  The market activity is stronger this year with closed and pending sales.

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In the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market activity for March 2013 both pending sales and closed sales rose while the inventory decreased again.  Sales activity is strong and we are seeing multiple offers on some well priced desirable properties.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for March dipped to 12.5 months, which is still a strong buyer’s market.  This figure should be dropping as the pending sales close in the coming months. A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for March of 2012 were: 165 active listings, 36 pending sales and 22 closed sales.  The 34996 zip code area of Stuart is one of the few sections that actually had better activity last year.

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In the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market activity for February 2013 the most glaring change is more than a 50% jump in pending sales.  Sales were off for the month, reflecting the reduced activity from the holiday season.  Inventory remained unchanged and is now getting quite low if all the pending sales close in the next few months.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for February jumped to 36 months, which represents a strong buyer’s market.  This figure should be dropping as the pending sales close in the coming months. A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for February of 2012 were: 183 active listings, 35 pending sales and 8 closed sales.  Very similar numbers from last year to this year.

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In the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market activity for January 2013 the most glaring change is a fairly sizable increase in inventory.   Pending sales remained unchanged and closed sales dropped slightly.  If the inventory continues to increase, I expect a very active real estate market in the 34996 zip code area of Stuart.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for January jumped to 20 months, which represents a strong buyer’s market.  A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for January of 2012 were: 190 active listings, 28 pending sales and 6 closed sales.  Very similar numbers from last year to this year.

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Other than a small decrease in inventory, there was no change in he 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market activity for December 2012.  Pending and Sold activity was unchanged.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for December is 13.7 months, which represents a buyer’s market.  A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for December of 2011 were: 179 active listings, 24 pending sales and 10 closed sales.  Other than the inventory, very similar activity this year when compared to last year.

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The 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida showed a small decrease in sales for November.  Pending sales were also down  by 10 homes from last month while the inventory remained unchanged.  Not quite as good results as we’ve had through the rest of the year in the Stuart 34996 zip code area.  The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for November is 14.3 months, which still has plenty of room for improvement.  A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for November of 2011 were: 173 active listings, 28 pending sales and 14 closed sales.

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The 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida showed an increase in sales for October.  Pending sales were basically unchanged (down 1) from last month while the inventory had a small increase.  Good results when considering that this is still our off season.  The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for October is 12.8 months, which still has plenty of room for improvement.  A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for October of 2011 were: 161 active listings, 35 pending sales and 5 closed sales.

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