Off to a Good Start February 2019 Sarasota Real Estate! We are starting our 5 months of active buying starting in March. February certainly improved over January 2019 with a dramatic increase in sales across all 3 Counties of 28% to 39%. New Listings dropped significantly, and Inventory is hovering around 6 months, except Sarasota which is now at 7 months of Inventory.
Now the three County News for February 2019 …….
In Sarasota County, the Year to Date Median Price increased +6.1% from a year ago. New Listings decreased -22.3% in February and Closed Sales increased +28.9%, compared to Closed Sales in January 2019. Inventory Level increased +2.4% and is now at 7 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 89 Days. The Average Sold to Original Listing Price Ratio increased 92.8%.
Manatee County, the Year to Date Median Price change is no change from last year. New Listings decreased -11.8% in February and Closed Sales increased +33.2%, compared to Closed Sales in January 2019. Inventory increased +2.9% in February and is now at 5.3 months. For Manatee County, the Average Days on Market is 77 days. The Average Sold to Original Listing Price Ratio is 94.1%.
Charlotte County, the Year to Date Median Price change is an increase of +4.9%. New Listings decreased -10.0% in February. Closed Sales increased +39.1%, compared to Closed Sales in January 2019. The Inventory Level increased +3.2%. The Inventory Level in February is now 6.6 months of Inventory. For Charlotte County, the Average Days on Market is 75 Days. The Average Sold to Original Listing Price Ratio increased slightly to 93.1%.
Look at the graphics with the Real Estate Activity by County in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties to see specific changes.
Still very attractive Single-Family Home & Condominium Pricing and still 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 Streamline 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?
We can help you with an REO/Bank Owned, Short Sale, Normal Sale or New Home Sale. Don’t miss your opportunity!
Call Kym at (941) 400-9420 or Helen at (941) 400-9489 to help you find Your Florida Lifestyle!
Published on 2019-03-30 06:53:47
