08/19/2026
**July’s Gulf Coast housing numbers offer an interesting look at where the market is heading.**
The latest Shore Report covers Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Charlotte, and Cape Coral–Fort Myers, and the differences between these markets are a good reminder of why real estate is always local.
Here in **Sarasota County**, July recorded:
• 4,781 active listings
• 1,112 new listings
• 1,545 pending sales
• 1,092 closed sales
• $703,360 average sales price
• $768.1 million in total sales volume
• 108 average days on market
• 4.5 months of inventory
**Manatee County** also reported 4.5 months of inventory, with an average sales price of $574,139 and 967 closed sales.
The bigger takeaway: market conditions are continuing to shift, but that doesn't mean opportunity has disappeared. It means **strategy matters more.**
For sellers, pricing and positioning a property correctly from the beginning are increasingly important. For buyers, understanding inventory, competition, days on market and negotiating leverage can make a significant difference.
And those dynamics can change considerably depending on the neighborhood and price point.
If you're considering a move in **Sarasota County, Venice, Nokomis, Wellen Park, Lakewood Ranch or the surrounding area**, I’m always happy to have a conversation about what these numbers mean for your specific situation.