Sarasota Real Estate Sales Highest August in Last 5 Years. Sales are cruising along in 2019 and may set an Annual Record.
Overall the Inventory Level in all 3 Counties dropped again between 2.8 to 3.1 Months of Inventory. Remember a balanced Market is 6 months of Inventory. Interest Rates on Mortgages have dropped making financing more attractive. However, Buyers are still very sensitive on Purchase Price and will not accept over priced properties.
Now the three County News …….
In Sarasota County. The Closed Sales decreased -2.3% over the previous month. New Listings increased +6.0% and the Inventory Level decreased -6.7% to 3.1 months of Inventory. Year to Date Median Price increased +1.5% from the previous year. Days on Market increased to 82 Days. Sold Price to List Price increased to 93.5%.
Manatee County. The Closed Sales decreased -3.1% over the previous month. New Listings increased +3.7% and the Inventory Level decreased -3.3% to 2.8 months of Inventory. Year to Date Median Price increased +7.5% from the previous year. Days on Market decreased to 68 Days. Sold Price to List Price increased to 94.4%.
Charlotte County. The Closed Sales increased +5.4% over the previous month. New Listings decreased -0.9% and Inventory Level decreased -3.2% to 3.1 months of Inventory. Year to Date, Median Price increased +6.5% over the previous year. Days on Market increased to 82 Days. Sold Price to List Price increased to 94.1%.
Look at the graphics with the Real Estate Activity by County in Manatee, Sarasota & Charlotte Counties. 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 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 2019-09-21 10:10:19
