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Garren Grup
John R. Wood, Realtors
239-289-8619
Garren@BuyUpNaples.com
www.BuyUpNaples.com
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Year-End Housing Review for 2011
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December 2011 Closed Sales and Average Sale Price Both Increase Over 2010
Closed Sales
Closed sales units in 2011 increased 5% over 2010, and are up 104% from their 2007 low. Closed sales above $1,000,000 are up 12% with 706 closings in 2011 vs. 630 in 2010. Average sales price has increased 7% since 2009 while median price has remained stable.
Pended sales
Pended sales in December were approximately the same as December 2010 with less than a 4% difference. Pended sales above $1,000,000 were up 7% for the year. Properties priced below $500,000 showed a 5% decline in pended sales over prior year.
New Listings
The number of new listings placed on the market in 2011 is down 13% from 2010. New listings for the month of December are the lowest for the month since 2004. Available inventory on January 1, 2012 in the combined Naples, Bonita Springs, and Estero markets stand at 7,896 units (4,264 condominiums and 3,632 single family homes). This represents a 23% decrease from January 1, 2011.
From My Family to Yours, Happy New Year &
Best Wishes Throughout 2012
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Real estate sales activity continued to improve throughout 2011
Closed Sales
The number of closed sales in 2011 increased 5% over 2010, making it the fourth consecutive year to show an increase market, a percentage that has remained consistent since 2009. Properties priced above $1,000,000 reached its highest level since 2007, with 706 closings, up 42% from the 2009 low with 498 closed sales.
Inventory Levels & New Listings
The inventory of available properties dropped 23% during the past twelve months and is at its lowest level in the last five years. On January 1, 2011, there were 10,265 properties for sale in the Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero market. On January 1, 2012, that number stands at 7,896. The largest declines in condominiums occurred in the price range below $250,000, which declined by 571 units and the segment between $2 and $5 million, where availability decreased by 38% or 53 units. The biggest declines in single family homes occurred in the price category below $250,000, where the supply dropped by 814 units and those priced between $500,000 and $750,000 which stands at 117 fewer available units than a year ago. The number of new listings placed in inventory declined for the fifth consecutive year. Short sales and foreclosures also continued to drop as a percentage of total inventories down from 19% in January 2011 to 12% a year later.
Pended Sales
Pended sales remained approximately consistent with 2010, showing less than a 3% difference, and making it the third highest year on record. Properties priced between $2 million and $5 million continued at a brisk pace, increasing 8% over 2010. The ratio of pended sales to new listings was one sale for every 1.3 new listings, an improvement over year end 2010 and the continuation of a three year trend. It is important to note that not all pended sales close. However, these benchmarks along with listing inventory have proven to be the best leading indicator of market direction.
In Summary
Real estate sales activity continued to improve throughout 2011. Despite continuing economic challenges, all price ranges recorded increases over the prior year and the market above $1,000,000 continued the rebound which started in 2010. The robust activity has resulted in diminished inventory in all price ranges, and a market with approximately nine months of existing supply. Foreclosures and short sales decreased as a percentage of overall market, and most of the remaining product in this segment involves properties priced below $250,000. John R. Wood Realtors successfully represented over 2,500 buyers and sellers of Southwest Florida real estate in 2011. Our commitment to unequalled service supported by leading edge technology and marketing, consistently earns us repeat and referral business from our many satisfied customers.
Click HERE to see the full Market Report for December 2011.
View the Comprehensive Year-End Review for 2011 Property Sales.
See the Neighborhood Report at end of December.
View the Gulf Shore Blvd Year-end Housing Report for 2011.
***Profiles of New Construction Developments & Homes in the Naples & Bonita Springs Area Here***
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