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09/18/2026

🏡📈 sarasota + manatee august 2026 stats are in

The latest RASM report is in, and late summer saw strong buyer activity, shrinking inventory, and faster deals across both Sarasota and Manatee counties!

Here are the top takeaways:

⚫︎Sales Are Up: Buyer activity rose across all major market segments, led by strong gains in townhomes and condos.
⚫︎Inventory Is Tightening: Active listings declined, moving market conditions closer toward seller leverage.
⚫︎Homes Are Moving Faster: Properties spent less time on the market, and sellers received a higher percentage of their original asking price compared to last year.
⚫︎Stable Prices: Median prices held steady, showing that buyers and sellers are aligning on true market value.

Quick Snapshot by County:
⚫︎Sarasota Single-Family: Median Price: $470,000 | Closed Sales: 646 (+0.8%)
⚫︎Sarasota Condos/Townhomes: Median Price: $310,000 | Closed Sales: 281 (+13.8%)
⚫︎Manatee Single-Family: Median Price: $495,000 | Closed Sales: 687 (+5.7%)
⚫︎Manatee Condos/Townhomes: Median Price: $307,000 | Closed Sales: 241 (+20.5%)

Thinking of buying or selling in the gulf coast area this fall? Send us a DM to talk about what these trends mean for your local home search! 👇

09/18/2026

08/18/2026

🏡📈 july 2026 srq, bradenton market stats

july 2026 data is in! Buyers are active - inventory is tightening - and well-priced homes are moving fast. here are the key markers across srq & manatee counties:

sales are up | closed sales increased across all single-family and condo/townhouse segments. Buyers are getting off the fence!

inventory is shrinking | active listings dropped across both counties, creating a tighter and more competitive market for buyers—especially in single-family homes….IF priced correctly.

sellers gaining ground | Homes are closing closer to their original list price, and single-family properties are going under contract faster than last year.

luxury boom | luxury sales ($1M+) saw a major surge, particularly in Sarasota County where luxury condo/townhouse sales more than tripled year-over-year.

🏡 single family
•sarasota: 744 Sales (+2.9%) | Median Price: $493,500 (+5.0%)
•manatee: 694 Sales (+11.2%) | Median Price: $495,000 (+1.0%)

🏢 condos + townhomes
•sarasota: 318 Sales (+33.1%) | Median Price: $340,000 (+13.3%)
•manatee: 238 Sales (+18.4%) | Median Price: $313,950 (-1.9%)

in summary — buyers and sellers are aligning on realistic expectations, leading to quicker sales and a healthier market pace.

thinking about buying or selling this year? Drop a comment below or send a message to chat about what this means for your neighborhood! 👇

08/12/2026

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07/29/2026

Looking to build brand-new? Hold up—let’s talk strategy before you step into that model home! that super friendly sales rep at the desk? They’re great....but they work for the builder, not you.

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07/20/2026

🏡 June 2026 real estate market update...sales are climbing while inventory keeps shrinking across the region — here's the breakdown 👇

📍 Sarasota County
📍 Manatee County
📍 Hillsborough County

The big picture: Single-family inventory is tightening fast across all three counties — sellers, this is your window 🔑 — while condo & townhome buyers still have negotiating power with softening prices. 2 very different markets….same region.

Thinking about buying or selling in Sarasota, Manatee, or Hillsborough County? Let's talk strategy. 📲 941.929.3003