November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

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November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

The November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos continues to showed some weakness of the year to year results.  This is the second month of mixed to poor results and mirrors some of the other counties as well as the state of Florida as a whole.  We are now well into our slower season, however we are comparing to last years results for the same period.   Year to year closed sales were down by 6.4% ( up by 1.1% in October) while new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 1% (was down 36.2% in October).

The median sales price decreased by 0.2% (was up by 1.3% in October) while the average sales price dropped by 26.7% (was up 10.7% in October) as compared to November of 2012.November 2013 Martin County Condo and Townhouse

 The inventory of available townhouses and condos has increased to 624 units from last month, still under November 2012 inventory by 15.8%.  Current supply of inventory is 6.2 months (a 27.5% decrease from last year).  After several months of a seller’s market we are transitioning into a balanced market once again.  A balanced market is a healthy sign if it continues through the year.

 

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November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

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November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

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November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

The November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes as reported by Florida Realtors showed strong closed activity and a small weakening of pending activity. When compared to the results from the state of Florida, martin County is doing very well.   Closed sales were up by 33.8% (was 8.5% in October) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 4% (Increase of 36.2% in October).

The median sales price was up by 5.2% from last year while unfortunately the average declined by 7.2%.November 2013 Martin County Single Family

The inventory of available single family homes increased this month to 1271 units but this is still down by 4.5% from last November.  Current supply of inventory is only 6.7 months (a 12.4% decrease from last year).  We are now in a balanced market for residential sales in Martin County.  Considering that this is typically the slower season for Martin County, I’m expecting a return to a sellers market once the holiday season is over.

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November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Townhouses and Condos

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November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Townhouses and Condos

The November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Townhouses and Condos for the state of Florida showed a weakening of both closed and pending sales as compared to last year.  Year to year closed sales were down by 7.1% as compared to last months increase of 3.1% and new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 10.2% (October’s decrease was 3.6%).

November 2013 Florida Condo and Townhouse

Both median and average sales prices were up (year to year) by 17.2% and 12.3% respectively.

For the first time in a while the inventory crept up slightly by 1.3%.  The reduced inventory is what is making prices rise as well as keeping sales volume down.  I expect both inventory and sales volume to increase in the coming year if the economic news continues to be positive.

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November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Townhouses and Condos

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November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Townhouses and Condos

November 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

12.24.13 by

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).

Florida Single Family

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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Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo November 2013

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Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo November 2013

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for November 2013

 

For October 2013 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 21 active condo listings. (Up by 6 condos from October)

Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo November 2013

3 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (Down by 1 condo from October)
Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo November 2013

 

2 Condos sold in October (Increased by 2 condos from October)Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo November 2013

 

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  For November, there was a nice increase in active listings.  Unfortunately pending sales decreased by 1 condo.  Sales were only 2 units.

The absorption rate for November decreased to 10.5 moths from last months 15 months.  Still a buyers advantage for those in the Hobe Sound condo market..  Generally, a 6 to 7 month absorption rate is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the seller or buyer.  These statistics within this segment should be taken with a grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that may not indicate a true trend in the market.

The November 2012 numbers were:  26 active listings, 10 pending sales and 1 closed sales.   Much stronger pending activity last year.  With the increasing inventory, I’m hoping for better numbers in the coming season.

 

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Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo November 2013

 

Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo November 2013

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Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo November 2013

 

Jensen Beach Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34957, Condo Sales for November 2013

 

For November 2013 in the 34957 Zip Code area of Jensen Beach, Florida (Martin County) :



There are currently 38 active listings. ( Increased by 2 condos from October)
Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo November 2013

16 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (Up by 3 condos from October)
Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo November 2013

2 Condos Sold (Decreased by 5 condos from October)
Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo November 2013


The Jensen Beach Condo market (zip code 34957) is a fairly small segment of the Martin County condo market.  Inventory remains very low even though we’ve had small increases in the past three months.   Closed sales for November were only 2 condos while pending sales rose slightly.

The one month absorption rate for the November 2013, Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 rose again to 19 months (5.1 months in October), signifying a step into a slight sellers market. A balanced market is considered to be a 6 to 7 month absorption rate favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The November 2012 numbers were: 29 active listings, 22 pending sales and 8 condos closed.   Not as good a market this year as compared to last for the Jensen beach Condo segment of the Martin County real estate market.

 

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Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo November 2013

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Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo November 2013

Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo November 2013

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Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo November 2013

Palm City Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34990, Condo Sales for November 2013

 

For November 2013 in the 34990 Zip Code area of Palm City, Florida :



There are currently 67 active condo listings. (Up by 8 condos from October)
Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo November 2013

6 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (Unchanged from last month)
Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo November 2013

 

1 Condos Sold in November. (Down by 3 condo from October)

Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo November 2013

 

Very disappointing activity for the 34990 zip code area of Palm City condo market for November 2013.  Inventory increased, pending sales remained unchanged and only 1 condo sold in November.

The current absorption rate for condos in the 34990 zip code area is an atrocious 67  months with only 1 sale (was 14.8 months in October).   A balanced market is considered to be an absorption rate of around 6 to 7 months, so this market is currently a strong buyers market.
 
The November 2012 numbers were: 61 active listings, 10 pending sales and 5 closed sales.   Unfortunately, this year’s activity is not nearly as active as it was in November 2012.

 

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Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo November 2013

 

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Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo November 2013

Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential November 2013

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Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential November 2013

Stuart Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34994, Residential Sales for November 2013

For November, 2013 in the 34994 Zip Code area of Stuart, Florida :

 

There are currently 56 active listings (Down 6 from October)Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential November 2013

 

35 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Down 13 homes from October).

Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential November 2013
 

13 Homes Sold in October (Increased by 5 home from October)

Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential November 2013

The 34994 ZIP code area of the Stuart, Florida had a small increase in closed sales (a good thing) and a fairly big drop in pending sales (not such a good thing).  The inventory of available homes is now  down to only 56 homes, which is very low. 

The one month absorption rate for the 34994 zip code for November decreased to 4.3 months from last months 6.3 months. Now back into a sellers market.  A 6 month absorption rate is considered a balanced market where neither the seller nor buyer have an advantage. 

The November 2012 numbers were 71 Active Listings, 35 pending sales and 4 closed sales.   Considerably better closed activity this year, but lower future activity with the reduced number of pending sales.  Not that unexpected though with such a reduced inventory.

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Stuart Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34994 Residential November 2013

 

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Martin County Florida Condo Market Report for October 2013

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Martin County Florida Condo Market Report for October 2013

 

Commentary:

The Martin County Florida Condo Market for October 2013 showed better numbers than in previous years on a year to year comparison.  Still a bit slower than we would like.  Inventory increased this month to 546 units (the second month in a row with gains).  It was back in 2005 when we had steady inventory levels below 600 units.  The median sales price decreased significantly in October to one of the lowest numbers in years.  This value is more a result of the mix of sales for October which were mostly in the lower price ranges, rather than a decrease in values.   Currently, prices on average appear to be holding steady with different communities showing some small gains (as well as some losses) depending on the individual community.

The one month absorption rate decreased to 9.93 months from last months 10.04 months, while the three-month average is now at 9.81 months.  The condo market for Martin County continues to be a buyers market.  Generally an absorption rate of 6 or 7 months is considered a balanced market.

Potential higher interest rates remain troubling for the market in general, but is not as strong an issue for our condo market as we have a fairly high percentage of cash buyers.  Though, uncertainty with the economy is a big factor for vacation buyers potentially using their discretionary spending for these purchases.

Martin County Florida Condo Market Report for October 2013

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 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.Martin County Florida Condo Market Report for October 2013

Martin County Florida Condo Market Report for October 2013Martin County Florida Condo Market Report for October 2013

 

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Martin County Florida Condo Market Report for October 2013

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Martin County Florida Residential Market Report for October 2013

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Martin County Florida Residential Market Report for October 2013

 

Commentary:

The Martin County Florida Residential Market for October 2013 continues to produce better results as compared to recent years.   For October 2013, the inventory rose again (the third month in a row) signifying that some pent up seller demand is now once again re-entering the market as prices continue to increase.  And for October 2013 there were some significant increases.  As the inventory increase, we should continue to see higher sales numbers from previous years, though the absorption rate will start to rise as well.

The one month absorption rate for October 2013 increased to 6.86 months (from 5.99 months in September), and the three-month average is now 5.93 months.  A 6 to 7 month absorption rate is considered to be a balanced market. After almost a full year of a sellers market we are now in a balanced market which is healthy for Stuart FL real estate.

Martin County Florida Residential Market Report for October 2013

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 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.Martin County Florida Residential Market Report for October 2013

 Martin County Florida Residential Market Report for October 2013

Martin County Florida Residential Market Report for October 2013

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Martin County Florida Residential Market Report for October 2013

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December 2013 Market Update Westwood Country Estates Palm City

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December 2013 Market Update Westwood Country Estates Palm City

As of December 2013, there are 4 homes on the market in Westwood Country Estates in Palm City, FL.  Listing prices range from $425,000 to $584,900 with an average of $192.63 per sq. ft. of living area.  None of these active listings are distressed sales.

There are no homes currently under contract (pending sales)

There have been 3 homes sold in the past 12 months in Westwood Country estates.  Sales prices ranged from $230,000 to $370,000 for an average of $111.26 per sq. ft. of living area.  One of these sales was a short sale and one was a bank owned foreclosure.

December 2013 Market Update Westwood Country Estates Palm City Florida

 

Westwood Country Estates in Palm City, FL  is a wide open, gorgeous community that features statuesque homes that are beautifully placed on oversized lots of ½ acre or more, that will give you and your family plenty of room to grow!  Wonderfully landscaped throughout, Westwood Country Estates will make you feel proud to come home to.  Every home is unique and there is sure to be one you will fall in love with!

Palm City is a great place to raise a family with its “A” rated schools and proximity to I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike which opens you to all the opportunities of both Martin County and it’s neighbors, just a short drive North or South!  Martin County has lots of recreational areas and opportunities to enjoy many opportunities outdoors with your family!

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December 2013 Market Update Sewalls Landing

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December 2013 Market Update Sewalls Landing

As of December 2013, there are no homes available for sale in Sewalls Landing.

Also, no homes currently under contract (pending sales)

In the past 12 months, 3 Sewalls Landing homes have sold.  Sales prices ranged from $520,000 to $605,000 for an average sales price of $160.52 per sq. ft. and at a 91% list to sales ratio.  One of these sales was a short sale.

 Sewalls Landing Jensen Beach FL

 Sewalls Landing is located at the northern tip of Sewalls Point, FL in Martin County.  Officially it is in Jensen Beach, but many residents of Sewalls landing consider themselves part of Sewalls Point.   Just across the street from the Dolphin Bar and Grill and within walking distance of marinas, boat ramps, Indian Riverside Park and much, much more.
Sewalls Landing Jensen Beach FLThis gated community consists of 51 home-sites (including 3 lots that are still vacant).  Homes in Sewalls Landing were built from 1992 to 2008 and are situated on generous sized lots from just under ½ acre to over ¾ of an acre.  Home sizes range from 2,000 to over 5,000 square feet of living areas.  Many homes feature 3 car garages.  Residents enjoy low HOA fees of $110 per month.
 
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Children attend Felix Williams Elementary, Stuart Middle and Jensen Beach High Schools.  Easy access to the beaches as it’s just about equidistant from both the Stuart and Jensen Beach Causeways.  Close to shopping and medical facilities as well.  This is a much sought after community in Martin County, FL. 

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December 2013 Market Update Cobblestone Country Club

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December 2013 Market Update Cobblestone Country Club

There are currently 10 homes for sale in the Cobblestone Country Club of palm City, FL.  List prices range from $350,000 to 639,000 with an average asking price of $152.54 per sq. ft. of living area.  Only one short sale.

3 Homes are under contract and awaiting sale.  List prices were $450,000 and 499,000 for an average of $139.49 per sq. ft. of living area.   Two of these homes are short sales.

In the past 12 months, 9 homes have sold in the Cobblestone Country Club.  Sale prices ranged from $299,000 to $673,000 and the average sale price per sq. ft. of living area was $116,63.  There were 2 short sales and 3 bank owned foreclosures in this group of sales.

 

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December 2013 Market Update Cobblestone Country Club

Located just west of the center of Palm City, Cobblestone Country Club is a peaceful neighborhood of 512 acres with only 238 residences providing generous amounts of space around each home. This upscale community is adjacent to exit 110 on I-95 with easy access to all that Palm Beach County to the South and Orlando to the North, has to offer while enjoying the laid back low growth lifestyle, lower taxes and superior school systems that Martin County offers. Residents enjoy coming home to picturesque views of lakes, preserves and the 18-hole private Fox Golf Course in the Cobblestone Country Club. Homes in Cobblestone consist of new custom built homes and a selection of quality newer resales. 

December 2013 Market Update Cobblestone Country Club

December 2013 Market Update Cobblestone Country Club

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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

The October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos continues to showed some weakness of the year to year results.  After some surprisingly strong results from last month.  We are now well into our slower season, however we are comparing to last years results for the same period.   Year to year closed sales were up by 1.1% ( up by 36.2% in September) while new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 36.2% (was down 8% in September).October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

The median sales price increased by 1.3% (was up by 49.5% in September) while the average sales price rose by 10.7% (was up 30.6% in September) as compared to October of 2012.

The inventory of available townhouses and condos has increased slightly to 596 units from last month, while still a decrease of  21.1% from last October.  Current supply of inventory is only 5.9 months (a 33.9% decrease from last year).  For the Martin County townhouse and condo market we have transitioned into numerous months of a seller’s market.  This is exerting significant pressure into rising values for this segment of the real estate market.

 

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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Townhouses and Condos

October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

The October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes as reported by Florida Realtors showed slightly slower activity than in most previous months this year, though still much improved from last year.   Closed sales were up by 8.5% (was 58.5% in September) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) increased by 36.2% (24.1% in September).

The median sales price was up by 20.6% from last year while unfortunately the average declined by 30.5%.October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

The inventory of available single family homes increased this month to 1242 units but this is still down by 4.2% from last October.  Current supply of inventory is only 6.7 months (a 18.9% decrease from last year).  We are now in a balanced market for residential sales in Martin County.  Considering that this is typically the slower season for Martin County, I’m expecting a return to a sellers market once the holiday season is over.

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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Martin County Single Family Homes

October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Townhouses and Condos

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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Townhouses and Condos

The October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Townhouses and Condos for the state of Florida continues to show gains though not as robust as they were earlier in the year.  Year to year closed sales were up by 3.1% as compared to last months increase of 11.4% and new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 3.6% (September’s increase was 4.6%).October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Townhouses and Condos

Both median and average sales prices were up (year to year) by 22.1% and 12% respectively.

One item of concern is the active inventory which has decreased again (though slightly), for October by .09%.  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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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Townhouses and Condos

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October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Townhouses and Condos

October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

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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).October 2013 Monthly Market Detail Florida Single Family Homes

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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Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo October 2013

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Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo October 2013

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for September 2013

 

For September 2013 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 15 active condo listings. (Up by 1 condos from September)

Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo October 2013

 

4 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (Up by 1 condo from September)
Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo October 2013

 

1 Condos sold in September (Decreased by 4 condos from September)

Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo October 2013

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  For October, there was little change in the market, but unfortunately closed sales dropped to only 1 unit.

The absorption rate for October jumped to 15 moths from last months sellers market of 2.8 months.  Back to a strong buyers advantage for those in the Hobe Sound condo market..  Generally, a 6 month absorption rate is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the seller or buyer.  These statistics within this segment should be taken with a grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that may not indicate a true trend in the market.

The October 2012 numbers were:  29 active listings, 7 pending sales and 2 closed sales.   With only half of last years inventory, it’s difficult to generate any good market activity for Hobe Sound condos.

 

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 Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo October 2013

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Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 Condo October 2013

 

Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo October 2013

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Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo October 2013

 

Jensen Beach Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34957, Condo Sales for October 2013

 

For October 2013 in the 34957 Zip Code area of Jensen Beach, Florida (Martin County) :



There are currently 36 active listings. ( Increased by 1 condos from September)
Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo October 2013

13 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (Down by 4 condo from September)
 Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo October 2013

 

7 Condos Sold (Increased by 2 condos from September)
Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo October 2013


The Jensen Beach Condo market (zip code 34957) is a fairly small segment of the Martin County condo market.  Inventory remains very low even though we’ve had small increases in the past two months.   Pending sales were off  for the second month while closed sales rose slightly.

The one month absorption rate for the October 2013, Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 jumped to 5.1 months (7 months in September), signifying a step into a slight sellers market. A balanced market is considered to be a 6 month absorption rate favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The October 2012 numbers were: 29 active listings, 22 pending sales and 8 condos closed.   Not as good a market this year as compared to last for the Jensen beach Condo segment of the Martin County real estate market.

 

Please use the charts below as reference only as they rely on all residential types of property in the 34957 real estate market:

Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo October 2013

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Jensen Beach Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34957 Condo October 2013

Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo October 2013

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Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo October 2013

Palm City Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 34990, Condo Sales for October 2013

 

For October 2013 in the 34990 Zip Code area of Palm City, Florida :



There are currently 59 active condo listings. (Up by 4 condos from September)
Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo October 2013

6 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (Decreased by 2 condos from last month)
Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo October 2013

 

4 Condos Sold in October. (Down by 1 condo from September)

Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo October 2013

 

 The 34990 zip code area of Palm City condo market is a fairly small section of this area as most property in Palm City is either single family homes or town homes.  Thus making meaningful market comparisons somewhat difficult as small changes can have a great effect on the percentages and results.  The October market activity showed the second month in a row of increased inventory, though unfortunately both pending and closed sales were off.

The current absorption rate for condos in the 34990 zip code area is 14.8 months (was 11 months in September), signifying a buyers market.   A balanced market is considered to be an absorption rate of around 6 months.
 
The October 2012 numbers were: 59 active listings, 9 pending sales and 4 closed sales.   Almost identical to 2012 activity with fewer pending sales this year.

 

Please use the charts below as reference only as they rely on all residential types of property in the 34997 real estate market:

Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo October 2013

 

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Palm City Florida Market Report ZIP Code 34990 Condo October 2013