Stuart FL 34997 Residential Market Report August 2014

Stuart Florida Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34997, Residential Sales for August 2014

 

There are currently 351 active listings (Decreased by 11 homes from July).

171 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Decreased of 18 homes from July).

95 Homes Sold in August (Increased by 17 homes from July)

      The Stuart Florida Residential Market for ZIP Code 34997 has been one of the hottest areas for Martin County residential sales.  After two months of increased pending sales (though pending sales were off for August) we see the results with a nice increase in closed sales.  The available inventory decreased again this month.

 

     The current one month absorption rate decreased to 3.7 months (was 4.6 months for July).  A hot sellers market for the 34997 zip code area of Stuart, FL.  Typically a balanced market, favoring neither the seller or buyer, is represented by a 6 to 7 month absorption rate.

 

     The 2013 numbers for August, were: 347 active listings, 157 pending listings and 68 closed sales.  For the 34997 zip code of Stuart the 2014 market momentum continues at a much improved pace than last year ( which was a strong market as well).

 

 

 

Stuart FL 34997 Residential Market Report July 2014

Stuart Florida Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34997, Residential Sales for July 2014

 

There are currently 362 active listings (Decreased by 19 homes from June).

 

189 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Increased of 4 homes from June).

 

78 Homes Sold in July (Decreased by 2 homes from June)

 

      The Stuart Florida Residential Market for ZIP Code 34997 has been one of the hottest areas for Martin County residential sales.  A second month of increased pending sales, though it is also a second month of decreased closed activity.  Inventory also decreased for the month.

 

 

     The current one month absorption rate decreased to 4.6 months (was 4.8 months for June).  A sellers market for the 34997 zip code area of Stuart, FL.  Typically a balanced market, favoring neither the seller or buyer, is represented by a 6 to 7 month absorption rate.

 

 

     The 2013 numbers for July, were: 331 active listings, 166 pending listings and 62 closed sales.  For the 34997 zip code of Stuart, market activity is stronger for this year as compared to July of 2013.

 

 

 

Stuart FL 34997 Residential Market Report June 2014

Stuart Florida Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34997, Residential Sales for June 2014

 

There are currently 381 active listings (Decreased by 32 homes from May).

185 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Increased of 21 homes from May).

80 Homes Sold in June (Decreased by 27 homes from May)

      The Stuart Florida Residential Market for ZIP Code 34997 has been one of the hottest areas for Martin County residential sales.  Unfortunately, June saw a little decrease in activity with 27 fewer sales from the previous month.  Though, pending sales increased which is a good indicator for strong future sales.  Inventory was down by a fairly significant number making fewer options available for buyers of single family homes in the Stuart area.

 

 

     The current one month absorption rate rose to 4.8 months (was 3.9 months for May).  A sellers market for the 34997 zip code area of Stuart, FL.  Typically a balanced market, favoring neither the seller or buyer, is represented by a 6 to 7 month absorption rate.

 

 

     The 2013 numbers for June, were: 332 active listings, 172 pending listings and 68 closed sales.  This segment of the Stuart residential market has a dramatic increase in inventory when compared to last year.  Considerably stronger activity in this segment of the Stuart residential real estate market.

 

 

 

Stuart FL 34997 Residential Market Report May 2014

Stuart Florida Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34997, Residential Sales for May 2014

 

There are currently 413 active listings (Increased by 9 homes from April).

164 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (A decrease of 26 homes from April).

107 Homes Sold in May (Increased by 46 homes from April)

The Stuart Florida Residential Market for ZIP Code 34997 had a very strong May with a large increase in closed sales and another bump in active inventory.  The one potential disturbing number is a large drop in pending sales.  A potential for less sales in the near future.

 

The current one month absorption rate dipped to 3.9 months (was 6.6 months for April).  A strong sellers market for the 34997 zip code area of Stuart, FL.  Typically a balanced market, favoring neither the seller or buyer, is represented by a 6 to 7 month absorption rate.

 

The 2013 numbers for May, were: 298 active listings, 190 pending listings and 84 closed sales.  This segment of the Stuart residential market has a dramatic increase in inventory when compared to last year.  Hence, activity is also considerably higher.

 

 

 

Stuart Florida Homes for Sale and Sold Report 34997 ZIP code April 2014

Stuart Florida Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34997, Residential Sales for April 2014

 

There are currently 404 active listings (Decreased by 12 home from March).

190 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (A decrease of 2 homes from March).

61 Homes Sold in April (Decreased by 17 homes from March)

After a very strong March, the Stuart Florida Market for ZIP Code 34997 showed some easing with a large decrease in closed sales and a smaller decrease in pending sales.  The inventory also declined, now two months in a row.  While activity slowed, the fact is that this is still a balanced and healthy market and in very good shape.

 

The current one month absorption rate rose to 6.6  months (was 5.3 months for March).  Back into a balanced market for the 34997 zip code area of Stuart, FL.  Typically a balanced market, favoring neither the seller or buyer, is represented by a 6 to 7 month absorption rate.

 

The 2013 numbers for April, were: 325 active listings, 219 pending listings and 82 closed sales.  Considerably better activity last year, as rising prices and interest rates has cooled the market from last years very heated activity.

 

 

 

Stuart Florida Homes for Sale and Sold Report 34997 ZIP code March 2014

Stuart Florida Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34997, Residential Sales for March 2014

 

There are currently 416 active listings (Decreased by 7 home from February).

192 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (A increase of 8 homes from February).

78 Homes Sold in March (Increased by 15 homes from February)

The Stuart Florida Market for ZIP Code 34997 continues to show much improved activity after a slow start to the year.  Inventory remained fairly stable (actually a small decrease in the past two months) while both the pending and closed numbers showed increases for the second month in a row.

 

The current one month absorption rate rose to 5.3  months (was 6.7 months for February).   Now a sellers market for the 34997 zip code area of Stuart, FL.  Typically a balanced market, favoring neither the seller or buyer, is represented by a 6 to 7 month absorption rate.  

 

The 2013 numbers for March, were: 344 active listings, 220 pending listings and 82 closed sales.  Inventory is considerably higher this year, as were the closed sales.  Though, last years pending sales were stronger, and with less available homes.

 

 

 

 

Stuart Florida Homes for Sale and Sold Report 34997 ZIP code February 2014

Stuart Florida Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34997, Residential Sales for February 2014

 

There are currently 423 active listings (Decreased by 1 home from January).

184 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (A increase of 35 homes from January).

63 Homes Sold in February (Increased by 12 homes from January)

The Stuart Florida Market for ZIP Code 34997 improved considerably from a somewhat poor start in January.  Inventory remained stable while both the pending and closed numbers showed excellent gains.

 

The current one month absorption rate rose to 6.7  months (was 8.3 months for January).   Back to a balanced market.  Typically a balanced market, favoring neither the seller or buyer, is represented by a 6 to 7 month absorption rate.  

 

The 2013 numbers for February, were: 332 active listings, 243 pending listings and 47 closed sales.  Discounting pending sales, marginally better closed activity this year, though the inventory is considerably higher as well.  We still have strong pending numbers, but not as good as last year.  The increase in inventory appears to have exceeded the demand in the 34997 zip code area for residential sales, at least for the month of February.

 

 

 

 

Stuart Florida Homes for Sale and Sold Report 34997 ZIP code January 2014

Stuart Florida Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34997, Residential Sales for January 2014

 

There are currently 424 active listings (Increased by 30 homes from December).

149 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (A increase of 19 homes from December).

 

51 Homes Sold in January (Down by 34 homes from December)

The Stuart Florida Market for ZIP Code 34997 started the year with mixed results.  A large rise in inventory as well as a nice jump in pending sales. Unfortunately closed sales took a big drop.  I expect closed sales for January will come up significantly and think this was just a seasonal result.

 

The current one month absorption rate rose to 8.3  months, going back into a buyers market for January (was 4.6 months absorption rate for December).  Typically a balanced market, favoring neither the seller or buyer, is represented by a 6 to 7 month absorption rate.  

 

The 2013 numbers for January, were: 361 active listings, 190 pending listings and 54 closed sales.  Inventory is higher than 2013 and overall activity was not as good as last year.