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National headlines often paint the housing market with one broad brush.
But here in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, the story is much more nuanced.
The June market data confirms what we've been seeing firsthand with our clients: buyers are returning, inventory is tightening, and the market is becoming increasingly segmented.
Buyers Are Moving Again
Closed sales increased across every major property type in June, while pending sales also moved higher. After months of hesitation, many buyers appear to be adjusting to today's interest rates and recognizing that waiting indefinitely isn't necessarily the best strategy.
That renewed confidence is helping fuel a healthier, more balanced marketplace.
Single-Family Homes Continue to Lead
The strongest performance continues to come from the single-family market.
Median home prices increased in both Sarasota and Manatee Counties, inventory continued to decline, and sellers received a larger percentage of their original asking price than they did one year ago.
Homes that are priced appropriately and marketed effectively are still selling relatively quickly.
Condominiums Present Different Opportunities
The condominium market continues to operate under different conditions.
While sales activity increased, median prices softened modestly. Buyers generally have more negotiating leverage in this segment, making condos an attractive option for second-home buyers, retirees, and investors.
This is a perfect example of why broad market statistics rarely tell the complete story.
Luxury Buyers Remain Active
One trend that continues to stand out is the resilience of the luxury market.
High-end homes across Sarasota and Manatee Counties continue to generate strong buyer interest, reinforcing Southwest Florida's reputation as one of the country's premier lifestyle destinations.
The Real Takeaway
The question isn't whether the market is "good" or "bad."
The better question is:
What is happening within your specific neighborhood, price range, and property type?
That's where informed decisions are made.
As REALTORS®, our role extends well beyond opening doors and writing contracts. We help clients interpret market trends, evaluate opportunities, and create strategies that align with their financial and lifestyle goals.
No two homes—and no two clients—are exactly alike.
If you've been wondering whether this is the right time to buy, sell, invest, or simply understand your home's current value, we'd be happy to have that conversation.
Real estate is local.
The best decisions begin with local knowledge.
Jeff Polster & Linda Lobo
The PoLo Team | Real Broker, LLC
"It's Your Move... Make It Count!"
It’s Closing Time‼️
Congratulations to the Morlands, Carrie & Phil, our newest neighbors on Holmes Beach!
Wishing you and all your family years of joy and wonderful new memories here.
From the our first conversation to showings, we were so excited to help you all. When you found this home, there was no mistaking, it definitely was THE one for you. Now we hand you the keys to your brand new place. Welcome home!🏠
Thank you for letting us walk with you on this very special journey. We are grateful.
Special thanks to Natasha Selvaraj and her team at @berlinpatten for making this as smooth as possible.
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Today we announced that Real has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire RE/MAX Holdings to bring together two complementary business models to create a leading technology-enabled global real estate platform.
This is a transformational moment for the real estate industry. The new Real REMAX Group will deliver a more innovative, more productive and more connected ecosystem for agents, franchisees and consumers. Together, we’ll improve the home-buying and home-selling experience at every transaction point.
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Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without offers, you’re not the only one.
But that doesn’t mean it won’t sell. It usually just means something about your strategy needs to shift.
But the best place to figure that out isn’t an online search.
A search engine doesn’t know your house, your neighborhood, or what buyers in your market are actually looking for. Your agent does.
So, before you start scrolling through results online, start with a real conversation with a real person. Your agent can tell you what buyers are saying and what adjustments could change the momentum for you.
Because sometimes the difference between “still sitting” and “just sold” is a few smart tweaks to the plan.
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"Everyone knows how hard it is to find a trustworthy go getter get the job done in a timely matter real estate agent!! Jeffrey Polster is by far all of those things! He sold my home fast and was very patient and knowledgeable! Jeffrey was very communicative which is very important to me! The whole process was very positive!! I recommend Jeffrey Polster for all of your real estate needs!"