The March 2026 housing market in Sarasota and Manatee Counties shows rising sales alongside declining inventory, keeping demand strong. Prices remain stable as buyers take a more measured and strategic approach, with homes spending more time on the market.
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee has released its February 2026 market report, highlighting diverging trends across counties and property types. Manatee County’s single-family market continued to grow, while Sarasota saw strong activity in the condo and townhome segment.
January 2026 reflects a housing market that is adjusting rather than slowing down. Overall inventory levels decreased, keeping the single-family market relatively balanced, while condo and townhome inventory remains higher and gives buyers more options. Pending sales increased across most property types, which typically signals stronger closed sales in the months ahead.
New data from Florida Realtors® shows that thousands of new residents continued to relocate to Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2025, reinforcing the region’s appeal to people from across the country and around the world.
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its year‑end 2025 real‑estate market report, offering a comprehensive look at housing activity in both counties.
November’s data highlights the need to evaluate each segment of the housing market on its own. While Sarasota experienced a notable increase in single-family home sales alongside softer condo activity, Manatee County showed the opposite trend. These contrasting patterns reinforce the value of working with local real estate professionals who understand the nuances of each market and can help buyers and sellers navigate shifting conditions.
According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties posted a strong year-over-year rebound in October, one year after Hurricane Milton disrupted closings and listings in fall 2024.
While more buyers returned to the market compared to last fall, prices continued to moderate, and homes took longer to sell, reflecting a shift toward a more balanced environment. Inventory levels remain higher than a year ago but have eased slightly in recent months, signaling that supply is stabilizing after a year of buildup.
The August 2025 housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties reflects a region in transition, with increasing balance between buyers and sellers. Across both counties, inventory levels remain higher than last year, though they have started to soften slightly over the past few months.
According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the July 2025 housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties shows signs of moving toward balance after a period of sharp inventory growth earlier this year.
According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties continued to show signs of cooling in June 2025, with year-over-year declines in median sale prices across all property types and both counties.
According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee County shows continued signs of a market in transition. While inventory remains significantly higher than this time last year, the pace of growth has begun to slow compared to previous months. This moderation, coupled with declining median prices and longer time on market, suggests a gradual return to more balanced conditions across both counties.
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.