The Florida housing market is on the rise! The Florida Association of Realtors recently reported a 20% increase in existing home sales in February compared to last year. Meanwhile, the National Association of Realtors announced a nationwide sales increase of 5.1% for the same month. This marks Florida’s sixth consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth—a trend predicted early in 2009 as inventory and mortgage rates declined.
More good news: by March 25, Manatee County home sales were up 11% compared to the previous month. For January and February, Manatee County sales were 8% higher than the same period YOY. While average home prices in March dropped 5% from last year, the average sales price remained strong at $425,000 (2025)—well above the national average. This price will only increase as time goes on. If you haven’t purchased a home yet, now is the time to act!
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