Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2016

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2016

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for June 2016

For June 2016 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

There are currently 4 active condo listings. (Down by 1 condos from May)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2016

6 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Down by 1 condos from May)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2016

3 Condos sold in June. (Up by 3 from last month)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2016

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  Inventory levels are at all time lows and it is quite remarkable that there is as much activity as there is in this small segment of the Martin County real estate market.

For June, 2016 the absorption rate is 1.3 months which is what it was back in April (with no sales reported in May, there was no absorption rate for that month).  Absorption rates in this segment of the Martin County real estate market should be taken with a liberal grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that June not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The June 2015 numbers were: 9 active listings, 2 pending sales and 6 closed sales.  Better closed activity for last year, but this was with over twice as many active condos for sale.  Inventory, or lack of, is playing a major obstacle in the Hobe Sound condo market.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2016

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2016

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report May 2016

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report May 2016

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for May 2016

 

For May 2016 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 5 active condo listings. (No change in active condos from April)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report May 2016

7 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Up by 1 condos from April)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report May 2016

No Condos sold in May. (Down by 4 from last month)

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  We are down to only 5 available condos for sale in all of Hobe Sound which is not much for buyers to choose from.  Pending sales are strong, but there were no closed sales in May.

There were no sales in Hobe Sound condos for May, but for April the absorption rate was 1.3 months.  Absorption rates in this segment of the Martin County real estate market should be taken with a liberal grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that may not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The May 2015 numbers were: 8 active listings, 4 pending sales and 1 closed sales.  Pending sales are the only statistic that is doing better this year than last.

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2016

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2016

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for April 2016

 

For April 2016 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 5 active condo listings. (No change in active condos from March)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2016

6 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Down by 1 condos from March)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2016

4 Condos sold. (Up by 1 from last month)

 Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2016

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  April showed strong activity for the little existing inventory available for Hobe Sound Condos.

There were no sales in Hobe Sound condos for both January and March, but for April the absorption rate is 1.3 months, for December of 2015 it was 1.7 months.  Absorption rates in this segment of the Martin County real estate market should be taken with a liberal grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that may not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The April 2015 numbers were: 10 active listings, 2 pending sales and 5 closed sales.  Considering we have just over half the active inventory from last year, this months sales volume is impressive.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2016

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2016

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2016

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for March 2016

 

For March 2016 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 5 active condo listings. (Decreased by 4 condos from February)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2016

7 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Up by 2 condos from February)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2016

3 Condos sold. (Up by 3 from last month)

 Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2016

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  March brought the first sale for condos in Hobe Sound for 2016.  Though, with such low inventory, it is hard to make any meaningful comparisons as long as this market remains like this.

There were no sales in Hobe Sound condos for both January and February, but for March the absorption rate is 1.7 months, for December of 2015 it was 4 months.  Absorption rates in this segment of the Martin County real estate market should be taken with a liberal grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that may not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The March 2015 numbers were: 8 active listings, 9 pending sales and 4 closed sales.  Better activity last year with the slightly higher inventory.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2016

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2016

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2016

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for February 2016

For February 2016 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

There are currently 9 active condo listings. (Increased by 3 condos from January)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2016

5 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Up by 3 condos from January)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2016

No Condos sold in February (Same as January)

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  February brought the second month of no condo sales, something that hasn’t happened since I’ve been tracking this market.  With a small increase in inventory and pending sales, I expect to see at least one or two closed sales for March.

No possible absorption rate number for this month with zero sales, for December of 2015 it was 4 months.  Absorption rates in this segment of the Martin County real estate market should be taken with a liberal grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that may not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The February 2015 numbers were: 19 active listings, 5 pending sales and 3 closed sales.  Our pending sales are the same as last year, otherwise there was better activity in 2015.

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2016

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2016

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2016

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for January 2016

For January 2016 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

There are currently 6 active condo listings. (Increased by 2 condos from December)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2016

2 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Up by 1 condos from December)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2016

No Condos sold in December (Down 1 condos from December)

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  2016 began with a whimper for Hobe Sound condos with no sales.  We did have small improvements in both the inventory and pending sales.

No possible absorption rate number for this month with zero sales, for December of 2015 it was 4 months.  Absorption rates in this segment of the Martin County real estate market should be taken with a liberal grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that may not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The January 2015 numbers were: 17 active listings, 3 pending sales and 3 closed sales.  Much better activity last year with considerably more inventory to work with.

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2016

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report December 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report December 2015

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for December 2015

For December 2015 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

There are currently 4 active condo listings. (Unchanged from November)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report December 2015

1 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Unchanged from November)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report December 2015

1 Condos sold in November (Unchanged from November)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report December 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  With only 4 actively listed condos, there’s just not that many options out there for buyers.  Amazingly, there were no changes from last month at all.

The current absorption rate is 4 months (Unchanged from last month).  This absorption rate should be taken with a liberal grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that may not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The December 2014 numbers were: 13 active listings, 6 pending sales and 5 closed sales.  Much better activity last year with considerably more inventory to work with.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report December 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report December 2015

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report November 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report November 2015

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for November 2015

 

For November 2014 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 4 active condo listings. (Unchanged from October)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report November 2015

1 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Up by 1 condos from October)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report November 2015

1 Condos sold in October (Decreased by 2 condos from October)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report November 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  With only 4 actively listed condos, there’s just not that many options out there for buyers.  Any one considering selling their Hobe Sound condo, the time couldn’t be better than right now.

The current absorption rate is 4 months (Last month it was 1.3 months).  This absorption rate should be taken with a liberal grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that may not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The November 2014 numbers were: 9 active listings, 4 pending sales and 4 closed sales.  Much better volume last year.  But there was over twice the inventory as well.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report November 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report October 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report October 2015

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for October 2015

 

For October 2014 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 4 active condo listings. (Up by 2 condos from September)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report October 2015

0 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Down by 4 condos from September)

3 Condos sold in September (Increased by 1 condos from September)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report October 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  The current inventory doubled from last month, but it’s still only 4 active listings.  And, with no pending listings, I’m not expecting any great activity in the coming months until we get some more condos available for sale in Hobe Sound.

The current absorption rate is 1.3 months (Last month it was 1 months).  This absorption rate should be taken with a liberal grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that may not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The October 2014 numbers were: 19 active listings, 5 pending sales and 1 closed sales.  We actually have better closed sales for this year as compared to last year.  But with no inventory and no pending sales it doesn’t look very promising for the future.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report October 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report October 2015

 

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report September 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report September 2015

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for September 2015

 

For September 2014 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 2 active condo listings. (Unchanged from August)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report September 2015

4 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Down by 3 condos from August)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report September 2015

2 Condos sold in August (Decreased by 1 condos from August)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report September 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  We remain with only 2 active listings in the Hobe Sound.  It’s pretty incredible that there is as much activity as there is.

The current absorption rate is 1 months (Last month it was .67 months).  This absorption rate should be taken with a liberal grain of salt, as small changes in activity make for very large changes on percentages that may not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The September 2014 numbers were: 19 active listings, 1 pending sales and 2 closed sales.  Considering there are only 2 active listings this year 1/9th of what was available last year and we still have similar activity is pretty amazing.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report September 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report September 2015

 

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report August 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report August 2015

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for August 2015

 

For August 2014 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 2 active condo listings. (Down by 1 condos from July)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report August 2015

4 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Down by 2 condos from July)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report August 2015

3 Condos sold in July (Increased by 2 condos from July)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report August 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  We are down to only 2 active listings in the Hobe Sound.  Never before so low in modern times.  Yet, the sales and pending activity continue to be quite robust for the available units.

The current absorption rate is .67 months (Last month it was 3 months).  A first for us as I have never seen an absorption rate under one month in Martin County.  The 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 August not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The August 2014 numbers were: 18 active listings, 1 pending sales and 2 closed sales.  Amazing that the activity is so much better this year with almost no inventory to speak of.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report August 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report August 2015

 

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report July 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report July 2015

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for July 2015

 

For July 2014 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 3 active condo listings. (Down by 5 condos from June)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report July 2015

6 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Up by 4 condos from June)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report July 2015

1 Condos sold in June (Decreased by 5 condos from June)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report July 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  I may have to stop reporting on Hobe Sound condos if we don’t get more inventory in the next few months.  We are down now to only 3 active listings.  This is the lowest inventory I’ve ever seen in Hobe Sound or any other segment of the Martin County real estate market since we’ve been looking at the data.

The current absorption rate is 3 months (Last month it was 1.3 months). The 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 July not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The July 2014 numbers were: 17 active listings, 4 pending sales and 2 closed sales.  Better closed activity last year, but we still have more pending sales this year.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report July 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report July 2015

 

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2015

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for June 2015

 

For June 2014 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 8 active condo listings. (Down by 1 condos from May)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2015

2 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Down by 2 condos from May)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2015

6 Condos sold in May (Increased by 5 condos from May)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  We are down to only 8 active listings in Hobe Sound for June.  So not much in the way of expectations for the immediate future until more condos come on the market for sale.

The current absorption rate is 1.3 months (Last month it was 8 months). The 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 June not reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The June 2014 numbers were: 18 active listings, 4 pending sales and 2 closed sales.  Hardly any available condos for sale in Hobe Sound but still better volume of sales this year as compared to last.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report June 2015

 

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report May 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report May 2015

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for May 2015

 

For May 2014 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 8 active condo listings. (Down by 2 condos from April)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report May 2015

4 Condos are pending and awaiting close. (Up by 2 condos from April)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report May 2015

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

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report May 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  As we deplete the pending inventory with closed sales, this will continue to be a difficult segment of the Martin County condo market until we get more inventory of available condos.

The current absorption rate is 8 months (Last month it was 2 months). The 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 reflect a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The May 2014 numbers were: 20 active listings, 5 pending sales and 3 closed sales.  Currently with single digit inventory numbers, it is very difficult to generate any kind of volume for condo sales in Hobe Sound.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report May 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report May 2015

 

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2015

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for April 2015

 

For April 2014 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 10 active condo listings. (Up by 2 condos from March)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2015

2 Condo sale is pending and awaiting close. (Down by 7 condos from March)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2015

5 Condos sold in March (Increased by 1 condo from March)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  As we deplete the pending inventory with closed sales, this will continue to be a difficult segment of the Martin County condo market until we get more inventory of available condos.

The current absorption rate is 2 months (Last month it was 2 months also). The 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 April not indicate a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The April 2014 numbers were: 21 active listings, 6 pending sales and 5 closed sales.  Similar closed sales activity to last year, but with less than half the available inventory, pending sales are down and I expect to see much reduced activity in the coming months without an increase in inventory.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report April 2015

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Some Sales Approaches Should Target Jensen Beach Empty-Nesters

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Some Sales Approaches Should Target Jensen Beach Empty-Nesters

One strategy for selling your Jensen Beach home is to recognize the segment of the general public most likely to appreciate its inherent features, then be sure your sales approach will appeal to them. That doesn’t mean you will turn your back on all the other groups of buyers, of course—but it does mean you will make a deliberate effort to be especially sensitive to that group’s preferences, and highlight the features that are most likely to top their wish lists.

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When the Target Audience is Empty-Nesters…

The majority of current Jensen Beach empty-nesters belong to the baby boomer generation. They are somewhere between 50 and 68 years of age, and there are about 75 million of them in the U.S.—nearly a quarter of the population. Empty-nesters are parents who currently don’t have any of their kids living with at home. Most empty-nest buyers are looking for a permanent address to settle down in as they hit their later years. The question is, what features make a home most desirable to empty nesters?

Moderate Space

What can be slightly tricky about general rules for selling a home to this population is that although most are set on downsizing, they don’t want to feel shoehorned into their space, either. Empty-nesters are often moving out of a home that has become demonstrably too large after the kids moved out. But that can also mean that they are used to a lot of space—probably don’t want to be crammed into a tiny house that can’t accommodate children and grandchildren when they do come to visit.
It’s going to be a compromise. “Moderate space” would most likely be no more than 3 bedrooms and no fewer than 2—with two bathrooms the norm. This description offers nesters the possibility of catering to hobbies on a day-to-day basis, while still allowing some accommodations for guests. More significant properties—those with 4 or more bedrooms— are more likely to find success by marketing messaging that points toward growing families.

Easy to Maintain

As always, it’s a selling ‘must’ to ensure that your Jensen Beach home is shipshape! When prospects are able to see how much care you’ve put into your property, they are that much easier to interest than when it’s clear they will be required to come up with their own extra sweat and budget dollars. When you know that part of your preparation will include replacements, it’s a good idea to emphasize ease of maintenance in your choices. Examples are gutters that are shielded, windows that tilt up for easy cleaning inside and out, etc.

Whether or not your home is likely to attract Jensen Beach empty-nesters, knowing what part of the market will have the most likely prospects—and how to shape the sales messaging accordingly—is part of the no-obligation consultation I offer everyone who is deciding how they will go about selling their home. Give me a call to schedule one this week!

Some Sales Approaches Should Target Jensen Beach Empty-Nesters

U.S. Residential Sales Expectations Hit 8-Year High

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U.S. Residential Sales Expectations Hit 8-Year High

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Residential sales in Martin County, FL —in fact, all real estate dealings anywhere—remain the most local of commercial transactions. If your house is in San Francisco, a price spike in suburban Newark is probably of little interest, unless you plan on moving anytime soon. Even so, the new projection for overall U.S. residential sales had to perk up area homeowners’ interest.

The “best home sales market in eight years” was the forecast—along with “mortgage originations that will likely rise” and “larger gains in newly built home sales.” Martin County, FL residential sales may make up but a miniscule fraction of the data contained in CoreLogic’s analyses and data announcements, but any Martin County, FL homeowners looking for a strong spring market couldn’t help but be buoyed by last week’s prognostications.

The basis for the surprisingly robust residential sales prediction was supported by a number of other data sources which have gradually confirmed solidification of the overall economic picture. With many economists agreeing that the U.S. economy “is poised to grow by close to 3%” this year, a heightened level of housing demand is bound to result. If that mark is achieved, it would be for only the second year in a decade. Gains in employment (in the 3-to-3½ million person range) are also expected.

The improving economic projection for 2015 was ascribed to three forces. The halving of energy prices which began last summer was deemed “unlikely to jump back up this year.” Anyone who’s been enjoying the freefall in prices at Martin County, FL pumps will appreciate the immediate impact that has on family wallets.

The second positive force is psychological, and very real. The rise “in consumer and business manager confidence” in the recovery has been widely noted: the Conference Board (“up 4.9 points”); U.F.’s Confidence Index (“the highest reading in 10 years”); Small Business Optimism Index (“3rd highest reading since 2007”).

CoreLogic’s third factor was one that hasn’t been much talked about until now: governmental. Apparently, tax receipts have been stronger than expected, freeing state and local governments to spend more. That’s an unexpected economic stimulus—and of a kind that should be more welcome than some of the previous “let’s just create more money” variety.

CoreLogic puts residential sales growth in the area of 5%. Will our Martin County, FL numbers match those projections? One reason to think so is the current mortgage rate phenomenon. Rates remain tantalizingly low—but apt to begin creeping upward. That’s the kind of spur to home buyers that is apt to work as effectively as merchants’ “limited time sale” technique: tick! tick! tick!

If you have been delaying wading into the Martin County, FL residential sales arena until the time is right, 2015 certainly looks like that time has arrived. I’m standing by to help you take advantage of the many opportunities this spring market is offering. Why not give me a call?

If you want to see the latest Martin Count real estate statistics, just click here.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2015

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for March 2015

 

For March 2014 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 8 active condo listings. (Down by 11 condos from February)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2015

9 Condo sale is pending and awaiting close. (Up by 4 condos from February)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2015

4 Condos sold in February (Increased by 1 condo from February)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  Inventory is at the lowest level that I have seen for Hobe Sound condos ever.  We have a greater number of pending sales than we have active listings!

The current absorption rate is 2 months (Last month it was 6.3 months). The 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 March not indicate a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The March 2014 numbers were: 22 active listings, 7 pending sales and 3 closed sales.  Much stronger activity this year, especially as a percentage of activity when compared to available listings.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report March 2015

 

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2015

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for February 2015

 

For February 2014 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 19 active condo listings. (Up by 2 condos from January)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2015

5 Condo sale is pending and awaiting close. (Up by 2 condos from January)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2015

3 Condos sold in January (Unchanged from January)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  Inventory rose for February for the third month in a row.  A welcome sight.   Pending sales also rose while closed sales remained unchanged.

The current absorption rate is 6.3 months (Last month it was 5.7 months). The 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 February not indicate a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The February 2014 numbers were: 23 active listings, 3 pending sales and 3 closed sales.  Similar activity to last year.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report February 2015

 

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2015

 

Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for January 2015

 

For January 2014 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :

 

There are currently 17 active condo listings. (Up by 4 condos from December)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2015

3 Condo sale is pending and awaiting close. (Down by 3 condos from December)

 Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2015

3 Condos sold in December (Decreased by 2 condos from December)

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2015

The Hobe Sound condo market (Zip Code 33455) is the smallest segment of the Martin County real estate market.  Inventory rose for January for the second month in a row.  A welcome sight.   While closed and pending sales decreased from last month, this is still a very active segment of the Martin County real estate market.

The current absorption rate is 5.7 months (Last month it was 2.6 months). The 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 January not indicate a true trend in the market. An absorption rate of 6 to 7 months is considered to be a balanced market favoring neither the buyer or seller.

The January 2014 numbers were: 22 active listings, 4 pending sales and 1 closed sales.  For the past three months, even with such limited inventory, the Hobe Sound condo market has performed much better than last year.

Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2015

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Hobe Sound FL 33455 Condo Market Report January 2015