09/08/2026
๐ก **SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REAL ESTATE โ LET'S TALK ABOUT WHAT'S REALLY HAPPENING**
If you're hearing that "nothing is selling," the numbers tell a different story.
Looking specifically at **Charlotte County single-family homes from August 1 through September 8:**
๐ **239 homes SOLD**
โ๏ธ **286 homes are PENDING**
๐ก **883 homes are currently ACTIVE**
โฑ๏ธ And **101 of the 239 sales โ about 42% โ sold within 30 days!**
So what does that tell us?
**We have buyers. But buyers have choices.**
That means today's market isn't necessarily a bad market โ it's a **selective market**.
For sellers, pricing and presentation matter tremendously. Homes that are positioned correctly can still move quickly. Overpricing and "testing the market" can cost valuable time.
For buyers, increased inventory means more choices and, in many cases, more negotiating power than we've seen in years.
๐ฐ Interest rates are still affecting affordability, but they haven't stopped people from buying.
**My takeaway:** Southwest Florida real estate is moving โ you just need the right strategy for THIS market, not the market we had three years ago.
Thinking of buying or selling? I'd be happy to talk numbers specific to your neighborhood. ๐ด
**Leicia Allegra, REALTORยฎ**
Gulf Shores Realty
๐ 941-447-8472
*Selling Sunny Southwest Florida* ๐โ๏ธ