Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market Report October 2014

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34996, Condo Sales for October 2014

For October 2014 in the 34996 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 152 active condo listings (Up by 5 condos from last month).

50 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Increased by 13 condos from September).

15 Condos Sold in October (Decreased by 13 condos from September) 

The Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market demonstrated a weaker October 2014.  Closed sales took a big dive, fortunately pending sales were up and interestingly this segment saw a rise in inventory.

The current absorption rate for the Stuart Florida condos in ZIP Code 34996 – increased to 10.1 months from September’s 5.25 months .  Back into a buyers market after last months strong activity.  A balanced market is considered to occur when the absorption rate is from 6 to 7 months.

The numbers for October 2013 were: 171 active listings, 32 pending sales and 22 closed sales.  Inventory is still considerably under last years levels and sales are also lower.  The bright note is the increase in pending sales which should result in greater sales numbers in the near future.

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Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market Report September 2014

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34996, Condo Sales for September 2014

For September 2014 in the 34996 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 147 active condo listings (Down by 2 condos from last month).

 37 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Decreased by 11 condos from August).

28 Condos Sold in September (Increased by 14 condos from August) 

The Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market demonstrated a very strong September 2014, with a nice increase in closed sales.  Unfortunately pending sales declined, while the inventory basically remained unchanged. 

The current absorption rate for the Stuart Florida condos in ZIP Code 34996 – decreased to 5.25 months from August’s 10.6months .  Back into a sellers market after a three month buyers market.  A balanced market is considered to occur when the absorption rate is from 6 to 7 months.

The numbers for September 2013 were: 176 active listings, 35 pending sales and 17 closed sales.  2014 has outperformed last year for the 34996 zip code for Stuart condos.

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Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market Report August 2014

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34996, Condo Sales for August 2014

For August 2014 in the 34996 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 149 active condo listings (Up by 6 condos from last month).

 48 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Increased by 3 condos from July).

14 Condos Sold in August (Increased by 3 condos from July) 

Typically the summer in the Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market has reduced activity, though for this August, there was an excellent increase in activity.  Both pending and closed sales increased along with a small rise in inventory.  Very unusual for the August time frame.

The current absorption rate for the Stuart Florida condos in ZIP Code 34996 – decreased to 10.6 months from July’s 13 months .  The third month of a buyers market after more than a year of strong activity.  A balanced market is considered to occur when the absorption rate is from 6 to 7 months.

The numbers for August 2013 were: 178 active listings, 22 pending sales and 13 closed sales.  Considerably better activity this year with a much reduced inventory.

Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market Report July 2014

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34996, Condo Sales for July 2014

For July 2014 in the 34996 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 143 active condo listings (Up by 4 condos from last month).

 45 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Increased by 12 condos from June).

11 Condos Sold in July (Decreased by 6 condos from June) 

Typically the summer in the Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market has reduced activity.   For July, though, there was an excellent increase in pending sales which bodes well for future closed activity.  Unfortunately closed sales were off for July which, if you’ve read my previous market reports was expected.  Inventory rose for the month as well.

The current absorption rate for the Stuart Florida condos in ZIP Code 34996 – increased to 13 months from June’s 8.2 months .  The second month of a buyers market after more than a year of strong activity.  A balanced market is considered to occur when the absorption rate is from 6 to 7 months.

The numbers for July 2013 were: 176 active listings, 32 pending sales and 16 closed sales.  Better closed activity last year, though the pending sales are much better for 2014.

Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market Report June 2014

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34996, Condo Sales for June 2014

For June 2014 in the 34996 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 139 active condo listings (Down by 6 condos from last month).

  33 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Decreased by 2 condos from May).

17 Condos Sold in June (Decreased by 9 condos from May) 

A second month in a row for decreasing activity in the Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market.   Both pending and closed sales were off from last month.  Unfortunately this segment of the Stuart condo market has slipped back into a bit of the doldrums.

The current absorption rate for the Stuart Florida condos in ZIP Code 34996 – increased to 8.2 months from May’s 5.6 months .  Now back into a buyers market after more than a year of strong activity.  A balanced market is considered to occur when the absorption rate is from 6 to 7 months.

The numbers for June 2012 were: 184 active listings, 31 pending sales and 17 closed sales.  Comparing this activity to last year, we are still more active when the reduced inventory is factored into the mix.

Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market Report May 2014

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34996, Condo Sales for May 2014

For May 2014 in the 34996 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 145 active condo listings (Up by 3 condos from last month).

  35 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Decreased by 11 condos from April).

26 Condos Sold in May (Decreased by 15 condos from April) 

Not a very positive month for the Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market Report May 2014 as compared to April.   Both pending and closed sales were off from last month.  However, we still have positive activity and this market has returned to a more sustainable rate from the extremely hot numbers from last month.  Inventory was up slightly.

The current absorption rate for the Stuart Florida condos in ZIP Code 34996 – increased to 5.6 months from April’s 3.5 months .   Still a sellers market representing a strong spring for the 34996 condo market of Stuart, FL.  A balanced market is considered to occur when the absorption rate is from 6 to 7 months.

The numbers for May 2012 were: 195 active listings, 33 pending sales and 25 closed sales.  When the considerably lower inventory is factored into the market activity, the 2014 numbers are much better than last year’s.

Stuart Florida Condos for Sale and Sold Report 34996 ZIP Code April 2014

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34996, Condo Sales for April 2014

For April 2014 in the 34996 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 142 active condo listings (Down by 8 condos from last month).

  46 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Decreased by 9 condos from March).

41 Condos Sold in April (Increased by 7 condos from March) 

April had excellent closed activity for the Stuart Florida Condos for Sale and Sold Report 34996 ZIP Code April 2014.  Unfortunately pending sales were off a bit, though still strong.  Inventory also declined slightly.

The current absorption rate for the Stuart Florida condos in ZIP Code 34996 – decreased to 3.5 months from March’s 4.4 .   An extremely strong sellers market representing a very strong spring for the 34996 condo market of Stuart, FL.  A balanced market is considered to occur when the absorption rate is from 6 to 7 months.

The numbers for April 2012 were: 191 active listings, 44 pending sales and 32 closed sales.  Unlike the residential activity, it appears that the condo market is well outperforming last year.

Stuart Florida Condos for Sale and Sold Report 34996 ZIP Code March 2014

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34996, Condo Sales for March 2014

For March 2014 in the 34996 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 150 active condo listings (Down by 21 condos from last month).

 55 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Increased by 3 condos from February).

34 Condos Sold in March (Increased by 4 condos from February) 

 For the Stuart Florida Condos for Sale and Sold Report 34996 ZIP Code March 2014, showed continued good activity.   Pending and closed sales increased, though only slightly.  Troubling is the fact that the inventory took a sizable drop for march, significantly reducing the available choices for prospective buyers.

The current absorption rate for the Stuart Florida condos in ZIP Code 34996 – decreased to 4.4 months from February’s 5.7 .  This is now a strong sellers market and prices are in fact rising due to the competition for the relatively few available condos on the market.  A balanced market is considered to occur when the absorption rate is from 6 to 7 months.

The numbers for March 2012 were: 189 active listings, 59 pending sales and 44 closed sales.  The percentage of activity is very similar to last year when the reduced inventory is factored into the equation. 

Stuart Florida Condos for Sale and Sold Report 34996 ZIP Code February 2014

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34996, Condo Sales for February 2014

For February 2014 in the 34996 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 171 active condo listings (Down by 2 condos from last month).

52 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Increased by 3 condos from January).

30 Condos Sold in February (Increased by 15 condos from January) 

For the Stuart Florida Condos for Sale and Sold Report 34996 ZIP Code February 2014, showed very strong activity.   Inventory remained unchanged while closed sales doubled to 30 condos.  Pending sales also increased, though only slightly.

The current absorption rate for the Stuart Florida condos in ZIP Code 34996 – increased to 5.7  months from January’s 11.4.  Now, a sellers market for February 2014.  A balanced market is considered to occur when the absorption rate is from 6 to 7 months.

The numbers for February 2012 were: 199 active listings, 62 pending sales and 20 closed sales.  Inventory levels are still below that of 2013, one of the few areas in Martin County with these results.  Excellent activity as compared to last year, but the reduced numbers of pending sales (as compared to last year) may impact us in the coming months.

Stuart Florida Condos for Sale and Sold Report 34996 ZIP Code January 2014

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34996, Condo Sales for January 2014

For January 2014 in the 34996 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

There are currently 171 active condo listings (Down by 2 condos from last month).

49 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Increased by 20 condos from December).

15 Condos Sold in January (Down by 6 condos from December) 

For the Stuart Florida Condos for Sale and Sold Report 34996 ZIP Code January 2014, a little bit of mixed results to start the year.  One of our few areas with a continued decrease in inventory, but this could be a result of the big jump in pending sales which took 49 condos off the active rolls.  Closed sales were down by 6 condos which is disappointing.

The current absorption rate for the Stuart Florida condos in ZIP Code 34996 – increased to 11.4  months from December’s 8.2.  Still a buyers market for January 2014.  A balanced market is considered to occur when the absorption rate is from 6 to 7 months.

The numbers for January 2012 were: 218 active listings, 54 pending sales and 13 closed sales.  Inventory levels are still below those of 2013, yet the market activity is considerably better.