Jan
16
2012

2011 Year-End Sarasota Real Estate Sales Report

Sarasota real estate statistics

Median sale prices have remained very stable, averaging $155,925 for single family homes and $156,800 for condos over the full year. The market has come a long way in 3 years. Sales performance for the Sarasota area is impressive, and represented a 44 percent increase over the low point of the downturn in 2008, when there were 5,820 properties that sold. It is very clear that Sarasota remains a top destination for many homebuyers seeking the Florida lifestyle. If you are considering a purchase … [Read more...]

Mar
14
2011

February 2011 – Sarasota Housing Inventory At 6 Year Low!

Sarasota real estate statistics

Sales up are up and inventory currently sits at a six year low in Sarasota Fl real estate market. Sales were up 24.2 percent from the previous month, and what's even more impressive is that sales have increased 27.3% over last February. Median sales prices for both single and condominiums have continued decrease, but at a much slower rate. Foreclosures and short sales continue to equal about half the overall sales, and the driving force for decreased sales prices. Sarasota home sales have … [Read more...]

Feb
15
2011

January 2011 Sales Numbers Look Strong

Sarasota real estate statistics

The Sarasota Housing Market was very active in January according to Sarasota Association of Realtors Sales Reports Great news in the Sarasota real estate market!  Pending sales increased 28% from December to January 2011.   This statistic indicates that sales will be strong for the upcoming  peak months through march.   This is the first time pendings exceeded the 1,000 mark since April of 2010, when the looming home buyer tax credit expiration date was fueling sales activity. Overall, … [Read more...]

Latest Sarasota Housing Market Statistics

Sarasota real estate statistics

Buying or selling a home is a huge event, and the more information I can provide you, the better decisions you can make. The Sarasota housing market is changing every day, isn't it? That is why I display Sarasota market data IN REAL TIME, thanks to the statisticians at Altos Research! Would you like to discuss these numbers? Would you like an agent to work on your side that understands today's Sarasota market? If so, do not hesitate to contact me to help you with your Sarasota real estate … [Read more...]

May
23
2009

Sarasota Florida Demographic Information

Sarasota real estate statistics

Information Source: US Census Bureau People QuickFacts Sarasota County Florida Population, 2007 estimate 372,073 18.2 mill. Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007 14.1% 14.2% Population, 2000 325,957 15.9 mill Persons under 5 years old, percent, 2007 4.3% 6.3% Persons under 18 years old, percent, 2007 16.4% 22.2% Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 2007 29.7% 17.0% Female persons, percent, 2007 52.0% 50.9% White persons, percent, 2007 … [Read more...]