Latest Market Report Indicates Major Demand For Southwest Florida Condos
Demand for Southwest Florida condos has significantly increased according to the latest market activity reports produced by the Naples Area Board of Realtors and the Royal Palm Realtor Association in Fort Myers. While overall real estate sales for single-family homes have been
Demand for Southwest Florida Condos has significantly increased
exceedingly positive comparing the third quarter of 2018 with that of last year, the transactions involving Southwest Florida condos are especially impressive.
In Naples, pending sales of condominiums are up by 21 percent, yet closed sales have also increased by 20 percent when compared with the third quarter of 2017. Lee County communities like Fort Myers and Cape Coral are likewise seeing increased activity as condo sales have increased by almost 18 percent. Amazingly, the biggest sales increase is reflected among condos priced from $600,000 to $999,000; up by 90 percent!
Overall, the real estate market remains very strong, total closed sales in Naples are up 62 percent over closed sales in September of 2017.
Naples Market Activity graph
Naples Activity Break Down
Lee County 3rd Q Market Activity
What Does it Mean?
The market report indicates favorable conditions for both buyers and sellers. On one hand, inventory is up making it possible for buyers to more readily identify properties aligned for their needs. Yet, for sellers, particularly those selling Southwest Florida condos, median sale prices have increased right along with buyer demand, and time to contract has lessened. It can be anticipated that we’ll continue to see increases in activity throughout the fourth quarter of this year. For owners of Southwest Florida condos, if you’ve been thinking about selling, NOW IS A GREAT TIME!
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