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🏡 SARASOTA & MANATEE REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE | Q3 2026
Is the Gulf Coast real estate market heating up again? 📈
The latest numbers from the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) suggest the market is gaining momentum and there’s encouraging news for both buyers and sellers!
📊 Here's what caught our attention:
✅ Home sales are UP! Closed sales increased 8% compared to Q3 2025.
✅ Condos & townhomes are making a comeback! Sales jumped nearly 21% across Sarasota and Manatee counties.
✅ Home prices are rising. Median sale prices increased across all four major market segments.
✅ Inventory is tightening. Fewer homes were available at the end of September compared to a year ago.
✅ Homes are selling faster. Buyers are making decisions sooner, and sellers are receiving offers closer to their original asking prices.
🏡 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR SELLERS?
Good news! With inventory declining and buyer activity improving, well-priced, well-presented homes may have an advantage.
But here's the key: Pricing strategically from day one still matters. Today's buyers are informed, selective, and looking for value.
🔑 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR BUYERS?
The market is becoming more active, but opportunities still exist!
With condo and townhome inventory hovering near five months of supply, buyers may still find room to negotiate, particularly on properties that have been sitting on the market.
🌴 AND WHAT ABOUT LUXURY REAL ESTATE?
Sarasota's luxury market made headlines, with nine single-family homes and ten condos or townhomes selling for $10 MILLION or more during Q3!
Luxury buyers are clearly active, particularly at the highest price points.
💬 OUR TAKE?
There isn't ONE Sarasota or Manatee real estate market. Conditions can vary significantly between Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Venice, and surrounding communities.
Whether you're buying, selling, relocating, or considering building a custom luxury home, understanding YOUR specific market is what makes the difference.
📲 Curious what these numbers mean for your home's value or your next purchase?
Comment "MARKET" below or send us a private message. We'd love to help you make sense of the numbers and explore your options—no pressure, just honest guidance.
Jeff & Linda | The PoLo Team
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*Source: REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), Q3 2026 Market Report.*
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Thinking about moving from Illinois to Sarasota, Florida? 🌴☀️
We've been in your shoes!
We're Jeff and Linda, The PoLo Team, and before calling Sarasota home, we lived in Naperville, Illinois. We know firsthand what it's like to consider leaving Illinois behind and starting a new chapter on Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast.
Today, we're helping others make that same journey with local knowledge, personalized guidance, and the elevated concierge-level real estate service we're known for.
We've created a complimentary Illinois to Florida Relocation Guide to help you explore the possibilities of living in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, and Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast.
Whether you're considering retirement, a second home, new construction, or a permanent move, we'd love to help you get started.
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🏡 Whether you're considering:
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We're here to help you explore your options, answer your questions, and move forward at your own pace.
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