March Sales Take a Huge Jump for Sarasota Real Estate! Now people are pulling the trigger on purchasing a property. Sarasota County saw a +39.0% increase in Sales over February while Manatee County saw a +33.6% increase and Charlotte County saw a +34.1% increase. And Sales are ahead of last year in all 3 Counties. Inventory levels basically stayed about the same between 4.8 and 5.1 months depending upon the county, but still historically low.
Now the three County news…….
In Sarasota County, the Year to Date Median Price change is an increase of +7.2%. New Listings decreased -2.1% in March and Closed Sales increased -+39.0%. Inventory Level increased +0.01% and is now at 5.1 months of Inventory. Remember, a Balanced Real Estate Market or a Normal Market has an Inventory of 6 months. For Sarasota County, the Average Days on Market increased to 85 Days. The Average Sold to Original Listing Price Ratio decreased slightly to 93.5%.
Manatee County experienced no change of the Year to Date Median Price. New Listings increased +8.1% in March and Closed Sales increased +33.6%. Inventory increased +0.02% and the Inventory Level in March for Manatee County is still low at 4.8 months. For Manatee County, the Average Days on Market increased to 75 Days. The Average Sold to Original Listing Price Ratio increased slightly to 94.0%.
Charlotte County saw an increase of +6.8% in the Year to Date Median Price. New Listings increased +12.4 in March. Closed Sales increased +34.1% and the Inventory Level had no change. The Inventory Level in March is now 5.1 months of Inventory. For Charlotte County, the Average Days on Market increased to 74 Days. The Average Sold to Original Listing Price Ratio decreased slightly to 94.1%.
Look at the graphics with the Real Estate Activity by County in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties to see specific changes to New Listings, Sold, Inventory Levels as well as the Year to Date Median Price Change.
Still very attractive Single-Family Home & Condominium Pricing and Great Interest Rates!
Interest Rates for a 30-year mortgage with 20% down (Single Family Home):
$100,000 for 30 years at 4.375% costs $499.00 per month.
$200,000 for 30 years at 4.375% costs $999.00 per month.
$300,000 for 30 years at 4.250% costs $1,475.00 per month.
Different types of Loan Products are available including:
• FHA 100%
• Bank Statement Program for Self Employed
• FHA 96.5% – Down to 580 Credit Score
• USDA 100% Loans – 620 Credit Score
• VA – 100% Financing
• FHA Steamline Refinance
• W-2 Only Program
• Condo Financing
• International Buyer Financing
Each person qualifies for a loan differently and your interest rate could be different. APR is not quoted, but available. Different programs are available with low down payments. Call me to see what your rate is.
Still Low Housing Prices & Great Interest Rates! What are you waiting for?
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Published on 2018-04-15 11:58:24
