Sarasota Real Estate April Sales 10%-12% Ahead of 2017! People are continuing to pull the trigger on purchasing a property. Sarasota County saw a +10% increase in Sales over April 2017 while Manatee County saw a +10.3% increase and Charlotte County saw a +12.1% increase. Median Price change from a year ago has increased between +6.9% to +18.7% depending upon County. Inventory levels have decreased to 4.3 – 4.5 months depending upon the county, but still historically low.
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Now the three County news…….
In Sarasota County, the Year to Date Median Price change is an increase of +6.9%. New Listings decreased -16.2% in April and Closed Sales increased +4.9%. Inventory Level decreased -5.5% and is now at 4.5 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 decreased to 70 Days. The Average Sold to Original Listing Price Ratio increased to 93.8%.
Manatee County, the Year to Date Median Price change is an increase of +8.7%. New Listings decreased -17.9% in April and Closed Sales decreased slightly -.03%. Inventory decreased -5% and the Inventory Level in April for Manatee County is lower at 4.3 months. For Manatee County, the Average Days on Market decreased to 71 Days. The Average Sold to Original Listing Price Ratio increased slightly to 94.1%.
Charlotte County saw an increase of +18.7% in the Year to Date Median Price. New Listings decreased -20.5% in April. Closed Sales increased +.3% and the Inventory Level decreased -7.0%. The Inventory Level in April is now 4.4 months of Inventory. For Charlotte County, the Average Days on Market decreased to 71 Days. The Average Sold to Original Listing Price Ratio decreased slightly to 93.8%.
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?
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 2018-05-28 10:50:12
