February 2014 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

The February 2014 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes as reported by Florida Realtors showed some moderating activity for the state.    Year to year closed sales were up, but only by 1.5% (was up by 10.2% in January) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 5.5% (was up by 0.7% in January).

Both median and average sales prices were up ( February 2013 to February 2014) by 10% and 11% respectively, compared to January’s 12.1% and 19.9%.   While still very positive numbers, the rate of appreciation appears to be slowing.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 13% from last year.  This is now the fifth month of increased inventory.  This increase is a direct result of rising prices as many home sellers have been waiting on the side lines for improved values.  I suspect that the reduced rate of increasing values and home sales are a direct result of the increasing inventory.  Currently, there are just not enough buyers to absorb this increase fully.

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February 2014 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

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February 2014 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

Florida Single Family Home Sales 2013 Yearly Review

The Florida Single Family Home Sales 2013 Yearly Review as reported by Florida Realtors shows that 2013 was a year of recovery for the Florida single family housing market.   Year to year closed sales were up by 11.8% (was up by 8.5% in 2012) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) increased by 17.6% (was up by 17.5% in 2012).

Both median and average sales prices were up (2012 to 2013) by 15.9% and 11.6% respectively.   Showing strong gains in value.  These numbers were 8.6% and 7.3% respectively in 2012.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 11.9% from 2012.  While the months supply of homes remained steady at 5.5.  Indicating a seller’s market.

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Florida Single Family Home Sales 2013 Yearly Review

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Florida Single Family Home Sales 2013 Yearly Review

January 2014 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

The January 2014 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes as reported by Florida Realtors began 2014 with all positive results as compared to the start of 2013.  Both closed and pending sales were up.   Year to year closed sales were up by 10.2% (was up by 8.6% in December) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) increased by 0.7% (was down by4.2% in December).

Both median and average sales prices were up ( January 2013 to January 2014) by 12.1% and 19.9% respectively.   Very good results compared to the past few months when values increased, but at a much slower rate.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 15% from last year.  This is now the fourth month of increased inventory.  This increase is a direct result of rising prices as many home sellers have been waiting on the side lines for improved values.  We do need to watch that inventory levels don’t rise so much as to have a negative effect on prices (law of supply and demand).  It does appear that even with the increasing inventory the traffic for the new year is quite high and I expect some strong results for next month.

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January 2014 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

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January 2014 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

December 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

The December 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes as reported by Florida Realtors ended the year with mostly positive results as compared to 2012.  Both closed and pending sales were off.   Year to year closed sales were up by 8.6% (was down by 1.2 % in November) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 4.2% (was down by 5.9% in October).

Both median and average sales prices were up (December 2012 to December 2013) by 11.4% and 3% respectively.   Not quite as much of an increase as in previous months this year, but those kinds of increases were unsustainable.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 11.9% from last year.  This is now the third month of increased inventory.  I’ve written in the past that I was expecting this increase which is a direct cause of the easing of the price increases as the supply expands.  It does appear that even with the increasing inventory the traffic for the new year is quite high and I expect some strong results for next month.

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December 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

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December 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

The Florida real estate market showed some weakness for the November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes as reported by Florida Realtors.  Both closed and pending sales were off.   Year to year closed sales were down by 1.2% (were up by 6.5 % in October) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 5.9% (was up by 3.4% in October).

Both median and average sales prices were up (November 2012 to November 2013) by 13.3% and 7.1% respectively.   Not quite as much of an increase as in previous months this year, but those kinds of increases were unsustainable.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 10% from last year.  This is now the second month of increased inventory.  I’ve written in the past that I was expecting this increase which is a direct cause of the easing of the price increases as the supply expands. I would like to see the volume of closed sales be higher and with the current excellent economic news, I expect these numbers to go up soon.

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November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

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November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

The Florida real estate market continues to improve as reported by Florida Realtors for the October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes, though at not quite as great a rate as in past months.  All indices have once again moved in a positive direction.  Year to year closed sales were up by 6.5% (was 18.8% in September) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) increased by 3.4% (was 10.5% in September).

Both median and average sales prices were up (October 2012 to October 2013) by 16.6% and 12.6% respectively.   Very strong numbers that I expect will moderate in the next few months unless the overall state economy shows some improvements as well.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 3.3% from last year.  This is the first month in some time that we’ve seen an increase in inventory.  I’ve been expecting this, and as inventory increases the pressure on rising prices will ease as well.  Making the double digit gains of this past year a little more difficult to sustain.

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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

September 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

More good news for the Florida real estate market as reported by Florida Realtors for the September 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes for the entire state of Florida.  All indices have once again moved in a positive direction with the exception of inventory (active listings), though not by quite as large percentages as last month.  Year to year closed sales were up by 18.8% (was 12.5% in August) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) increased by 10.5% (was 17.2% in August).

Both median and average sales prices were up (September 2012 to September 2013) by 17.2% and 12.3% respectively.  While improved over last year, the rate of increase is less for September as the seasonal influence of our real estate markets become apparent.

The inventory of available homes for sale remains a concern as it continues to decrease, down by 5.1% from last year.  The reduced inventory will eventually result in lower sales volume as there just isn’t enough homes available for sale.  This will also result in strong upward pressure on prices and at some point renewed activity in new construction.  If prices rise to a level where currently underwater home owners can see a profit or even a break even price, I will expect a gradual increase in inventory.

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September 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

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September 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

August 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

More good news for the Florida real estate market as reported by Florida Realtors for the August 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes for the entire state of Florida.  All indices have once again moved in a positive direction with the exception of inventory (active listings), though not by quite as large percentages as last month.  Year to year closed sales were up by 12.5% (was 20.9% in July) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) increased by 17.2% (was 25.9% in June).

Both median and average sales prices were up (August 2012 to August 2013) by 18.6% and 13.6% respectively.  August results are very positive though slightly less robust than July

The inventory of available homes for sale remains a concern as it continues to decrease, down by 12.3% from last year.  The reduced inventory will eventually result in lower sales volume as there just isn’t enough homes available for sale.  This will also result in strong upward pressure on prices and at some point renewed activity in new construction.  If prices rise to a level where currently underwater home owners can see a profit or even a break even price, I will expect a gradual increase in inventory.

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August 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

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August 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

July 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

The positive trend continues for the real estate market as reported by Florida Realtors for the July 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes for the entire state of Florida.  All indices have once again moved in a positive direction with the exception of inventory (active listings).  Year to year closed sales were up by 20.9% (was 8.6% in June) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) increased by 25.9% (was 23.1% in June).

Both median and average sales prices were up (July 2012 to July 2013) by 18.7% and 17.5% respectively.  July results are surprisingly better numbers than June of 2013 and momentum has been regained.

The inventory of available homes for sale remains a concern as it continues to decrease, down by 17.2% from last year.  The reduced inventory will eventually result in lower sales volume as there just isn’t enough homes available for sale.  This will also result in strong upward pressure on prices and at some point renewed activity in new construction.  If prices rise to a level where currently underwater home owners can see a profit or even a break even price, I will expect a gradual increase in inventory.

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July 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

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July 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes