Florida Single Family Homes August 2018 Market Report
The Florida Single Family Homes August 2018 Market Report showed mixed activity when compared to last year but still remains very active. Closed sales were up by 4.2% (were up by 3.8% in July) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) were down by 2.6% (were down by 0.3% in July).
Prices are also continuing to rise, though at a slower pace for August. The median and average sales prices up by 6.0% and 4.0% respectively, compared to July’s 6.3% and 5.7%.
The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 4.5% from last year. This is now a 4.0 months supply of inventory as Florida remains in a seller’s market with the advantage for sellers. (August of 2017 also had a 3.8 month supply) A balanced market favoring neither buyers or sellers is considered to be one with a 6 to 7 month supply of inventory. Inventory continues to decrease which is putting pressure on rising prices and lower sales volume.
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Florida Single Family Homes August 2018 Market Report
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Market information is courtesy of Florida Realtors Research. For additional information and historical archives please visit the Florida Realtors Research page.
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