June Real Estate Trends

June Real Estate Trends For Naples Florida

The June Real Estate Trends Report shows high demand for properties in Naples, Florida continues. Pending sales (homes under contract) increased 61.3 percent over last June. Additionally, there was a 25.8 percent increase in new listings to the market.

The resiliency of the Naples market is undeniable. As evident by the staggering increase in pending sales of single family homes which increased 83.9 percent. Condos also saw significant activity with an increase of 38.7 percent of condos going to contract during the month.

Additionally, buyers are back in full force. There were 36,912 property showings in June. This level of activity is unprecedented for this time of year. As buyers are reassessing their lifestyles, the Naples area is high on the list for those looking for larger homes with more space in a safe community.

Finally, the real estate industry continues to adapt to today’s environment. There has been a significant increase in virtual open houses, high end video tours and live chat sessions with potential homebuyers. Additionally, we’ve adopted paperless transactions for the entire real estate process. In fact, some homebuyers have purchased a home 100 percent remotely.

2020 June Real Estate Trends

June 2020 Versus June 2019 Real Estate Activity Highlights

Single family home sales increased by 3 percent with 498 Naples real estate transactions
Condo sales decreased by 383 sales which was a 13 percent decrease compared to last June
Overall pending sales increased to 1,469 representing a 61 percent increase
Overall inventory fell 28 percent down to 4,739 properties for sale compared to the same time last year
Days on market decreased to 96 days which is an 8 percent decrease versus June 2019

Naples Closed Sales

The latest Naples real estate market reports show home sales are up significantly compared to the previous month. Overall, closed sales by price range for a rolling 12 months shows home sales increased in almost every price category. Most notably, Naples Luxury homes between $1 million and $2 million lead the way with a 7.9 percent increase over the same time period last year.

Unlike last month, we saw a slight increase in ultra luxury homes sold above $2 million dollars which had a 0.6 percent increase in closed sales.

Once again, it’s clear there is a shift in buyers looking for single family homes with more space and privacy. Single family home sales increased 5.1 percent compared to condos which decreased 1.6 percent.

Additionally, single family homes homes with at least four bedrooms saw a 7.1 percent increase in closed sales activity. As more home buyers make a shift to working remotely, surveys have shown they are looking for properties with enough rooms for their family as well as space for a dedicated home office.

Days on Market for Naples Home Sales

Once again, another bright spot for the month was the decrease in the number of days a property was on the market before it sold. The overall median days on market fell 8 percent compared to June of last year.

Naples Inventory of Homes for Sale

Overall inventory during June decreased 28 percent to 4,739 homes down from 6,547 homes in June of 2019. The majority of the reduction in housing supply was reported in the single-family home market, which decreased 34.5 percent, while the condominium market had a decrease in inventory of 20.3 percent.

As evident in the chart to the left, all price ranges saw major impacts to inventory levels. Properties below $500,000 saw the biggest impact with over a 30 percent decline in property for sale. The decrease in inventory is primarily due to pending home sales which rose significantly. In fact, total pending sales or homes that went to contract during the month increased from 911 to 1,469 which represented a 61.3 percent increase.

Additionally, several people have asked if homeowners are lowering home prices and the answer is a resounding “no”. Housing supply is just not keeping up with buyer demand. As a result of low inventory levels, home prices are actually increasing. Naples single family homes saw an increase an 8.2 percent increase in the median closed sales price. Similarly, Naples condos saw a 1.9 percent increase in the median sales price. Additionally, the percentage of list price increased or remained flat in all price categories. It is a sellers market due to low inventory and therefore homeowners are less willing to negotiate.

Ultimately, Naples offers a luxury lifestyle with numerous outdoor activities, sunshine and low taxes. So, if you are considering relocating or perhaps buying a second home or vacation home now is a great time to get started.

If you are seller contemplating listing your home now is a good time to take advantage of the low inventory. Traffic has increased considerably over the past couple of weeks and virtual showings are the new normal. There are many buyers looking for homes in less populated areas and with more space.

For those who are just in the planning stages of selling your home, there is no better time than now to connect with us to talk about how we can prepare your home for sale safely.

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Virtual tour of the home
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Paperless transactions

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