Market Updates
Market Updates
Southwest Florida real estate market updates, trends, and data analysis for Sarasota, Manatee County, and Tampa Bay.
Southwest Florida Market Update: Q2 2026, The Luxury Market Breaks Out
Closed sales rose across every segment, inventory fell by double digits metro-wide, and $10 million-plus sales quintupled. Here's what the second quarter of 2026 means for Sarasota, Manatee, and the broader metro.
Manatee County Housing Market: Q2 2026, Every Signal Points the Same Way
Single-family sales rose 9.8%, list price received hit a region-leading 95.3%, and luxury sales more than doubled in three separate price bands. Here's the full county breakdown from the latest quarterly MLS data.
Sarasota County Condo Market: Q2 2026, Sales Surge, Luxury Doubles
Condo and townhome sales rose 17.2% year-over-year, the strongest volume growth in the county, while the median price held flat and sales between $1.25M and $1.49M doubled. Here's the full breakdown from the latest quarterly MLS data.
Southwest Florida Market Update: June 2026, Sales Accelerate as Inventory Shrinks
Closed sales rose in all four major segments, active inventory fell by double digits in every one, and single-family and condo prices moved in opposite directions. Here's what June's data means for Sarasota, Manatee, and the broader metro.
Sarasota County Housing Market: June 2026, Inventory Hits Its Lowest Level in Years
Single-family inventory dropped 27.4% year-over-year, the steepest decline of any segment in the region, while prices climbed 8.2% and days to contract fell by three weeks. Here's the full county breakdown from the latest MLS data.
Manatee County Housing Market: June 2026, The Strongest Sales Growth in the Region
Single-family closings jumped 26.2% year-over-year, the largest gain of any segment in Southwest Florida, with luxury sales more than doubling in several price bands. Here's the full county breakdown from the latest MLS data.
Is the Southwest Florida Housing Market Going to Crash? An Honest Local Read
Nobody can promise you a market outcome, anyone who does is selling something. What the local data shows in mid-2026: the correction already happened here, demand is recovering, and the real risks are carrying costs, not a 2008 rerun. Here is the honest picture.
Southwest Florida Market Update: May 2026, The Recovery Is Real
Three months of data tell a clear story: the 2025 correction is over. Here's what Q1 through May reveals about single-family homes and condos across Sarasota, Manatee, and the broader metro, and what it means for buyers and sellers right now.
Sarasota County Housing Market: May 2026, Prices Are Climbing Again
After a brief Q1 dip, Sarasota County is back. Single-family prices up 2.2%, condo prices surging 4.9%, and inventory down 25%. Here's the full breakdown from the latest MLS data.
Manatee County Housing Market: May 2026, Demand Is Surging
Manatee County's pending sales just jumped 19%. Homes are selling faster, inventory is shrinking, and the numbers tell a clear story. Here's the full May 2026 breakdown.
The Southwest Florida Condo Recovery: What the Data Actually Shows
After a year of corrections, Southwest Florida's condo market has turned a corner. Here's what Q1 through May 2026 data reveals, and why the recovery looks different depending on where you're looking.
Is Lakewood Ranch a Good Investment in 2026? An Honest Look at the Numbers
Buyers ask me this all the time, so here’s the straight answer, backed by real appreciation data, why Lakewood Ranch has held value better than the areas around it, and the honest caveats most agents skip.
Lakewood Ranch Market Update: Prices, Sales & What’s Really Happening in 2026
An honest, no-spin read on the Lakewood Ranch market in 2026, appreciation, where prices sit, why resales are picking up, and what it means whether you’re buying or selling. Straight from the latest local briefing.
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