Since 2010, the Floridian housing market has been stabilizing, and this pattern continues through 2014. According to Florida Realtors Association, Florida’s housing market has had an increase of sales and median prices since 2013. In fact, the statewide total for single-family houses sold in October was over 21,800, an increase of nearly 18% since October 2013. Statewide, even the sales price of single family residences has increased nearly 5%.
Be assured, these are signs that the housing market is not only gaining momentum, but truly stabilizing and becoming a healthy and prosperous industry once again. According to Sherri Meadows, President of Florida Realtors, October of this year marks the 35th month in a row (nearly 3 full years) that the state wide median sales prices have rose for both single family homes, and for townhouse-condo properties.
Florida is on track to close out 2014 with tremendous momentum, more than we’ve had in years. The statewide “closed sales” for townhomes and condos reached over 9,000 just in October. The closed sales data also shows that short sales for townhomes and condos have declined 55.6% from the previous year. Short sales for single family homes have declined 47.6% from the previous year as well.
The health of the Floridian real estate economy is undeniable and the momentum seems to be unstoppable. Everything Real Estate in Florida is heading in a positive direction. With the increase of home sales and sustainable price changes in market, the Florida housing market is booming!
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