November Housing Update

November Housing Update for Lee County

The Southwest Florida November housing update for Lee County showed a significant jump in closed sales activity for both single family homes and condos for the month. Closed sales of single family homes increased 36 percent and condos increased 53 percent. Pending sales for both single family homes and condos also showed significant increases over the same time list year.

As a result of the increased closed and pending sales, the number of homes for sale continues to fall and it remains a seller’s market. Home prices continue to trend upwards due to the lack of inventory in Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers.

So, if you are considering selling, you are in the driver’s seat. Now would be an a good time to connect with a real estate professional to learn about your home’s value in today’s market.

November Housing Update – Single Family Homes

November 2020 versus November 2019 Single Family Home Highlights:

Closed sales increased 36.3 percent going from 1,001 transactions up to 1,364 sales
Pending sales increased 31.1 percent up from 1,175 last November versus 1,541 this November
Inventory fell 48.6 percent down to 2,737 properties for sale compared to this same time last year when there were 5,322 homes for sale
New listings decreased from 1,384 down to 1,340 which is a 3.2 percent decrease
Median days on market decreased to 27 days which is a 59.7 percent decrease versus November 2019
Available inventory of single family homes ended November with a 2.2 months supply of homes available for sale which is a 53.2 percent decrease

Activity over the past five months has been record setting. Once again, the Lee County area saw a significant amount of single family homes closing as well as home going to contract. Also, there was a significant decrease in the number of days from a property being listed until it went under contract. Buyers should be prepared to make an offer quickly if they see a property they are interested in purchasing. Not only are properties going to contract quickly, there are often multiple offers being submitted at the same time.

Also, similar to last month the number of new listings decreased making our inventory levels exceptionally tight. For 8 consecutive months, inventory has declined each month. We are now at a point we only have a 2.2 months’ supply of single family homes for sale. Typically, a healthy level of inventory is considered to be 6 to 7 months’ supply of homes.

Bottom line, it remains a seller’s market. If you are considering selling a home, now is a great time to maximize the value of your home.

Lee County November Housing Update – Condos and Townhomes

November 2020 versus November 2019 Condo Highlights:

Condo sales increased 53.2 percent going from 474 real estate transactions up to 726 sales
Pending sales increased 30.5 percent up from 594 last November versus 775 this November
Inventory decreased 32.3 percent down to 2,054 condos for sale compared to this same time last year when there were 3,033 units for sale
New listings decreased from 722 down to 692 which is a 4.2 percent decrease
Median days to contract decreased to 46 days which is a 31.1 percent decrease versus November 2019
Available inventory of condos ended November with a 3.4 months supply of properties available for sale which was a 37 percent decrease

Similar to single family homes, condo closings and those going to contract increased significantly during November. At the same time, the number of homes for sale decreased more than 30 percent which bring us down to a 3.4 months’ supply of condos for sale, Therefore, we continue to be in a sellers’ market.

Ultimately, homebuyers are looking for larger homes in a gated community. With the flexibility to work from anywhere, many families are looking for homes with plenty of space for a home office, home fitness, home schooling and plenty of room for the whole family.

Finally, interest in second homes or vacation homes in a warm, sunny climate to spend the winter are driving sales in all of Southwest Florida.

If you are ready to make a move to Southwest Florida, let’s connect to discuss your real estate needs.

Southwest Florida November Housing Update

November 2020 Lee County Statistics for Single Family Homes

November 2020 Lee County Statistics for Condos

November Bonita Springs Estero Statistics

Naples Area Market Report

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Virtual tour of the home
Accurate and detailed listing information
Detailed neighborhood information
High-quality listing photos
Agent-led video chat
Paperless transactions

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