Beth Helvey, Realtor

09/21/2026

Sarasota's market is showing some early signs of picking back up this week.

Market Report for September 14-20, 2026:

New Listings: 513
Cancelled: 140
Closed: 435
Pending: 455
Back on Market: 133
Price Change: 804

Closings rebounded nicely this week, climbing to 435 after dipping down to 338 the week before. That is a good sign that the early fall slowdown we have been tracking may already be starting to ease. New listings also ticked back up to 513, showing sellers are feeling a little more confident about jumping back into the market.

Pending sales held fairly steady at 455, keeping pace with what we saw last week and reinforcing that buyer demand has not gone anywhere, even during the quieter stretch. Cancellations and homes back on market stayed pretty consistent too, landing at 140 and 133.

Price changes climbed once again to 804, the highest number we have tracked yet this month. Sellers continue to stay responsive to buyer feedback, which tends to keep deals moving even as the market shifts seasonally.

All in all, this week looks like a nice step in the right direction after a slower start to September. Sarasota's fall market may be starting to find its footing again.

If you want to talk through what these shifts could mean for your own plans, reach out any time.

Beth Helvey
941.330.3600
[email protected]

09/17/2026

The Sarasota & Manatee housing market kept moving in August — more sales, less inventory, and sellers gaining ground on asking price. I broke down what it all means for buyers and sellers in plain English (no jargon, promise). Thinking about making a move? Let's talk. 👇 https://loom.ly/lhertj0

Home sales are up and inventory is tighter across Sarasota and Manatee counties. See what August 2026's numbers mean for buyers and sellers.

09/16/2026

While a lot of the rest of the country is experiencing fall, cooler temps, and cozy weather, we are still at the beach, going boating, and we have some time before we can open the windows again.
This adorable wallpaper by Rebel Walls would be so cute in a casita, bathroom, or guest space. I also think it would be fun in a kid's room. It's called Swimmers. What do you think?

09/14/2026

Sarasota's market continued easing into that typical September rhythm this week.

Market Report for September 7-13, 2026:

New Listings: 472
Cancelled: 154
Closed: 338
Pending: 472
Back on Market: 123
Price Change: 790

Closings dropped noticeably this week, down to 338 from 533 the week before. That is the biggest shift we have seen in a while, and it fits right in with the seasonal slowdown pattern we mentioned a couple weeks back. New listings also pulled back slightly to 472, so sellers are being a little more measured about when they enter the market right now.

Pending sales held steady at 472, which is actually a good sign. Even with fewer new listings and a slower pace of closings, buyer interest has not disappeared. It just seems to be taking a bit longer to move through the pipeline this month, which lines up with what we typically see once school schedules and fall routines settle in.

Price changes climbed again to 790, the highest we have tracked in recent weeks. Sellers are clearly staying responsive and adjusting to buyer feedback rather than holding out for last spring's numbers.

None of this points to anything concerning. It is simply Sarasota settling into its usual early fall pace before things typically pick back up later in the season.

If you want to talk through what this slower stretch means for your own plans, reach out any time.

Beth Helvey
941.330.3600
[email protected]

09/11/2026

Buying a Florida home this year? December 31 might be the most important date on your calendar.

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Florida's Amendment 3 raises the homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028. See who qualifies, the Dec 31, 2026 deadline, and what it means for your tax bill.

09/07/2026

Sarasota's market is starting to show a few signs of that typical September slowdown we talked about last week.

Market Report for August 31 through September 6, 2026:

New Listings: 535
Cancelled: 168
Closed: 533
Pending: 493
Back on Market: 178
Price Change: 760

After closings hit a high point last week, they eased back a bit to 533, and pending sales dipped down to 493 as well. This lines up with what we typically expect this time of year, since the back to school rhythm tends to slow buyer activity down for a few weeks before things pick back up in the fall.

Cancellations and homes going back on market also ticked up slightly, landing at 168 and 178. That is a fairly normal seasonal shift too. Buyers get pulled in a lot of directions this time of year with new schedules and routines, so a few deals pausing or resetting is nothing out of the ordinary.

The good news is new listings actually grew to 535, so sellers are still confident about putting their homes on the market, and price changes held pretty steady at 760, meaning sellers continue to stay realistic about where things stand.

So while a few numbers are cooling off a little, that lines up with the usual late summer pattern here in Sarasota rather than anything to be concerned about. Inventory is still healthy and sellers are still adjusting thoughtfully.

If you want to talk through what this seasonal shift means for your own plans, reach out any time.

Beth Helvey
941.330.3600
[email protected]

09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

Now that we are in the "Ber" months, let's look at cozy. Cozy is subjective and means something different to everyone. To me, it's darker colors, blankets, and a fire. What does it mean to you?

Wall paper is from Happy Wall and is Dark Nordic Moody Floral Wallpaper

08/31/2026

Sarasota's market is giving us a bit of a plot twist this week.

Market Report for August 24-30, 2026:

New Listings: 519
Cancelled: 139
Closed: 568
Pending: 558
Back on Market: 125
Price Change: 768

Now that school is back in session, this is usually the time of year when things start to quiet down a little around here. September has a reputation for being one of the slower months in Sarasota real estate, so you might expect the numbers to cool off too.

Instead, closings jumped up to 568, the highest we have seen in weeks, even as new listings and pending sales eased back slightly from last week's numbers. That is a pretty encouraging sign. It tells us that deals already in the pipeline are closing at a strong pace, and showings have actually picked up rather than slowed down like the calendar might suggest.

Price changes also ticked up to 768, so sellers are continuing to stay in tune with where buyers are at, which keeps things moving in a healthy direction.

So while the seasonal slowdown might be showing up in a few areas, buyer activity and closings are telling a different story this year. Sarasota just does not seem to be following the usual back to school script.

If you are curious what this means for your own plans this fall, let's talk it through.

Beth Helvey
941.330.3600
[email protected]

08/26/2026

In honor of Dolly Parton, Spoonflower has the cutest cowgirl boot wallpaper. I can see this in a little girl's room or a fun office accent. You can find this on Spoonflower and it is called These Boots Were Made for Walking. What do you think?