The 2nd Quarter Market Report, June Monthly Report and the Neighborhood Report for the Naples, Bonita Springs & Estero Housing Market has just been completed. Follow the link for the Detailed Reports with Graphs and prior year coparisons in PDF or continue to read the summary below.
CLOSINGS AND INVENTORY
Second quarter closed sales units increased 20% over first quarter, and 18% ahead of second quarter 2009. This makes it the third highest quarter in the past 10 years, exceeded only by second quarters 2004 and 2005. Propertiespriced under $250,000 comprised a smaller percentage of the market than in the past several quarters, and represented only 59% of all closed sales versus well over 60% over the prior six quarters.
Market Review - Second Quarter 2010 for Naples, Bonita, Estero Market Areas
Inventory continued to decline with the number of available properties decreasing by 14% from second quarter 2009 to second quarter 2010. The two-year supply of product available at the end of Q2 2009 now stands at less than one year, and indicates a balanced market at the current time.
The ratio of closed sales to new listings increased to one sale for every 1.7 new listings, an improvement over second quarter 2009 when there was one closed sale for every 2.1 new listings. The ratio of pended sales remained constant.
2nd Quarter SUMMARY
Inventories continue to shrink in almost every price category when compared with their levels twelve months ago. The under $250,000 price category, which has comprised such a significant percentage of the market over the past two years, appears to have stabilized. Inventory in this previously oversupplied segment now stands at approximately a one year supply based on the number of closings that occurred during the past 12 months. Single family homes priced over $2,000,000 and condominiums priced between $750,000 and $1,000,000 posted the biggest declines in available product. Single family homes in the category decreased by 27% and condominiums by 29%.
Median and average sales prices have also improved as a result of significant activity in the over $2,000,000 price range. Prices remain substantially lower than at the peak of the market, and buying opportunities are still available. However, if inventory continues to shrink, and fewer properties are placed on the market, these opportunities could be limited in some areas. Modest price increases are already occurring in a few areas and John R. Wood Realtors will continue to monitor this trend over the coming months.
This report is intended to give the reader a macro-view of the current market in the Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero area. Buyers or Sellers who have interest in a particular area or building should consult their John R. Wood Realtor for up-to-date information on those areas.
Links to the Other Reports are below:
Neighborhood Snapshot Report June 2010
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