According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties may be showing early signs of leveling off, particularly as the rapid pace of inventory growth begins to slow. While inventory levels remain elevated compared to last year, the month-over month increases have started to moderate, hinting at a potential stabilization. This shift could signal a more balanced environment ahead, where buyer demand and available supply begin to align more closely.

The housing markets in Sarasota and Manatee counties each showed their own unique trends, setting them apart from each other and from what’s happening in the rest of the country. Despite these differences, both counties maintained relative balance within the single-family home sector. A balanced market presents valuable opportunities for both buyers and sellers, fostering a healthier and more competitive real estate environment. 

The housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties showed a shift toward a more balanced, or even buyer-friendly, environment in February 2025. Across all property types, sales activity slowed compared to the previous year, while inventory levels grew, creating more options for buyers. Home prices showed signs of softening, with declines in median and average sale prices across most segments.

The housing market in Sarasota and Manatee Counties for January 2025 reflects notable shifts, including increased inventory, longer sales timelines, and price adjustments across property types.

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has published its Year-End 2024 real estate market report, offering an in-depth analysis of key trends across both counties.

the housing market in Manatee and Sarasota Counties shows a clear slowdown, with fewer sales, lower prices, and longer times to sell. There are more homes for sale, and buyers aren’t competing as much, shown by sellers getting lower offers compared to their original asking prices.

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its October 2024 real estate market report, detailing key trends across Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

Both counties saw a noticeable slowdown in the housing market, with single-family homes and condos experiencing declines in sales. Median sale prices decreased across various property types, and properties remained on the market longer before going under contract. The slowdown may be partly attributed to the impact of Hurricane Debby’s flooding, which likely disrupted buyer activity and contributed to uncertainty in the market.

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its August 2024 real estate market report, detailing key trends across the Sarasota and Manatee counties. Based on data compiled by Florida Realtors®, the report highlights a decline in closed sales and median sales prices, along with an increase in inventory and median time to contract during the summer months. While summer slowdowns are expected, the extent of these shifts is noteworthy as we approach the prime selling season.

According to data compiled by Florida Realtors®, the real estate markets in Sarasota and Manatee counties have returned to conditions similar to those seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a market correction that brings us back to pre-pandemic norms.

The data highlights a trend towards a more balanced market across both counties, with increasing inventory levels and more moderate price changes.

Median and average sale prices vary, with some areas showing increases and others decreases, reflecting local market conditions and demand.

The data reveals a significant shift in the market dynamics of both counties, marked by rising inventory levels, extended time on the market, and varying price trends.

The real estate markets in Sarasota and Manatee counties have undergone significant changes throughout the first quarter of 2024, reflecting broader economic influences and evolving buyer and seller behaviors.

The latest housing market data for February 2024 highlights significant shifts in inventory levels across Sarasota and Manatee Counties, indicating evolving dynamics for homebuyers and sellers in Southwest Florida.

The housing market in January 2024 mirrors the trends observed in the latter half of 2023, as per data released by Florida REALTORS® and analyzed by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM).

The 2023 housing market for Sarasota and Manatee counties are showing signs of stabilization, marked by a return of housing inventory to pre-COVID levels.

The demand for housing in Sarasota and Manatee counties remains strong despite the higher interest rates and home prices. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), November showed a continued rise in the month’s supply of inventory, approaching the levels seen leading up to the pandemic.

Housing inventory in both Sarasota County and Manatee County is on the rise, marking the highest number of listings reported this year in October. The latest data, sourced from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), indicates an uptick in home sales and an influx of new listings added to the market.

Amidst the lingering impacts of Hurricane Ian's disruption to Florida's housing market last September, the latest data from Florida REALTORS® paints a contrasting picture for September 2023. While closed sales registered an unusually high year-over-year growth, median prices stayed relatively stable. 

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton MSA’s housing market in August showcased more inventory and higher prices than the previous year, as reported by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) with data from Florida REALTORS®. Although the region’s sales declined marginally compared to the previous year, Manatee County’s single-family sales bucked that trend with a 6.9 percent increase.

According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), Manatee County saw year-over-year transaction growth, while Sarasota County maintained higher prices.

Home sales in Manatee County have increased year-over-year for the second consecutive month in June of 2023. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), closed sales are up this month, new listings are down, and home values have stayed higher overall when compared to the same time last year.

Despite the persistence of higher home prices and interest rates, buyer demand is still present in the Sarasota and Manatee housing market. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and ...

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Home sales in Sarasota and Manatee counties showed a year-over-year decline but a month-over-month increase in February. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), ...

The Sarasota and Manatee housing market starts off the year with a continued rise in the supply of homes for sale. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), the ...

The 2022 housing market for Sarasota and Manatee counties reported some of the highest recorded home prices throughout the year. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee ...

November home sales in the two-county region are as low or lower than the lag reported from Hurricane Ian just a few months ago. Median sales prices continue to show year-over-year increases, while other factors point toward more typical market ...