After a strong December for the 34996 zip code area of the Stuart Florida residential real estate market, 2014 started with more good news with continued improving numbers.   All measured criteria moved in a positive direction in January.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for January increased slightly to 8.6 months as compared to December’s 8 months (mostly because of a larger increase in inventory).  Still a buyer’s market for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart.  A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 to 7 month absorption rate.

The numbers for January of 2012 were: 180 active listings, 23 pending sales and 9 closed sales.   Considerably better activity than last year.  Also, this is one of our few areas with continuing reduced inventory, though it did rise this month.

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For the 34996 zip code area of the Stuart Florida residential real estate market, a strong finish for closed sales in December.   After an increase in inventory in November, another decrease this month along with a decrease in pending home sales as well.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for December dropped to 8 months as compared to November’s 15.4 months.  Still a buyer’s market but once again close to a balanced market for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart.  A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 to 7 month absorption rate.

The numbers for December of 2012 were: 151 active listings, 23 pending sales and 11 closed sales.   Considerably better activity than last year.  And, one of our few areas with continuing reduced inventory.

Please use the charts below as reference only as they rely on all residential types of property in the 34996 real estate market:

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For the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market, mixed results for November.  A nice increase in inventory which will give buyers a greater selection of available homes for sale.  Also, a small increase in pending sales which is a good sign for future activity.  Unfortunately closed sales were down for this month.

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for November jumped to 15.4  months as compared to October’s 9.9 months.  A strong buyer’s market for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart.  A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for November of 2012 were: 157 active listings, 23 pending sales and 11 closed sales.   Marginally better numbers this year as compared to 2012 when the reduced inventory is factored in.

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After a very soft September for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market, activity for October picked up quite well.  Though a bit surprising as the trend for most of our areas was a little light for October.  Pending sales rebounded from September, while closed sales remained steady.  The inventory, which took a nice jump in September, once again decreased this October. 

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for October decreased to 9.9 months as compared to September’s 10.8 months.  Still a buyer’s market for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart.  A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for October of 2012 were: 157 active listings, 33 pending sales and 12 closed sales.   Slightly improved market as compared to last year.

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Unfortunately, very soft numbers for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida real estate market activity for September 2013.  Pending sales took a double digit hit for the second month in a row while closed sales were also off by 12 homes.  The inventory took a nice jump, which makes more homes available for potential buyers. 

The one month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for September jumped to 10.8 months as compared to August’s 5 months, having slipped back into a buyers market.  A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 month absorption rate.

The numbers for September of 2012 were: 154 active listings, 34 pending sales and 7 closed sales.   Marginally outperforming last years market, though the reduced pending sales numbers are troubling.

Please use the charts below as reference only as they rely on all residential types of property in the 34996 real estate market:

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