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Sales for August 2013 at 31 (SF-21, Con-7, Dup-2 & Lot-1) was just below the same month last year of August 2012 at 37 (SF-19, Con-11, Dup-3 & Lot-4) up 20%. As I mentioned in the July Newsletter I felt, although sales for last year were one of the highest in the last 30 years, that even though we were lagging behind we would begin to catch up and that is the case. Sales for August 31, 2013 Y-T-D were 270 (SF-163, Con-81, Dup-14 & Lot-12) compared to August 31, 2012 at 295 (SF-165, Con-92, Dup-19 & Lot-19) only 9% below last year’s record pace. Sales for the last 12 months at 406 (SF-243, Con-115, Dup-22 & Lot-26) were 5% above the previous 12 months at 389 (SF-220, Con-118, Dup-27 & Lot-24). Of the sales for the last 12 months the distressed properties (bank owned or short sales) were 34 (SF-15, Con-14, Dup-5 & Lot-0) only 8% of sales compared to the previous 12 month at 56 (SF-22, Con-26, Dup-6 & Lot-2) or 14% of the sales. Inventory on the island continues to remain low at 270 (SF-132, Con-89, Dup-25 & Lot-24) down from July at 283 and from 289 in June, 321 in May, 344 in April and 351 in March. Currently there are only 6 (SF-3, Con-3, Dup-0 & Lot-0) distressed properties or 2% of the current inventory. Pended properties (properties under contract) remain strong at 61 (SF-33, Con-10, Dup-10 & Lot-8) compared to 69 in July and 64 in June.
This month’s Frank, Larry & Al’s Great Buy’s has some changes from July. The Gulf front lot in Banyan Tree Estates listed at $2,650,000 was put under contract along with the two other Gulf front lots. Yes, all three Direct Gulf Front lots listed at $2,650,000 were put under contract in August! Another good buy just came on the market this month. 117 Peppertree Ave is a 4 bedroom/2 bath beach cottage with a pool and waterfall west of gulf drive just steps to the beach. It’s listed at $899,000 and is an excellent rental. If you’re looking for a lot to build your beach home there are 2 great lots left in Banyan Tree Estates, 106 Park Ave listed at $599,000 and 106 Beach Ave listed at $649,000. They are both three houses to the beach and are in one of the best locations on the island. Again, this month don’t forget the best investment buy on the island at 2916 Ave E listed at $629,000. Put 20% down and with a 30 year mortgage at 5% the rental income pays all the operating costs and just about all the mortgage. Check out the detail and give me a call with questions. BUT it will be updated painted and refreshed this week so look again, for the first time beginning of October!Sales for August 2013 at 31 (SF-21, Con-7, Dup-2 & Lot-1) was just below the same month last year of August 2012 at 37 (SF-19, Con-11, Dup-3 & Lot-4) up 20%. As I mentioned in the July Newsletter I felt, although sales for last year were one of the highest in the last 30 years, that even though we were lagging behind we would begin to catch up and that is the case. Sales for August 31, 2013 Y-T-D were 270 (SF-163, Con-81, Dup-14 & Lot-12) compared to August 31, 2012 at 295 (SF-165, Con-92, Dup-19 & Lot-19) only 9% below last year’s record pace. Sales for the last 12 months at 406 (SF-243, Con-115, Dup-22 & Lot-26) were 5% above the previous 12 months at 389 (SF-220, Con-118, Dup-27 & Lot-24). Of the sales for the last 12 months the distressed properties (bank owned or short sales) were 34 (SF-15, Con-14, Dup-5 & Lot-0) only 8% of sales compared to the previous 12 month at 56 (SF-22, Con-26, Dup-6 & Lot-2) or 14% of the sales. Inventory on the island continues to remain low at 270 (SF-132, Con-89, Dup-25 & Lot-24) down from July at 283 and from 289 in June, 321 in May, 344 in April and 351 in March. Currently there are only 6 (SF-3, Con-3, Dup-0 & Lot-0) distressed properties or 2% of the current inventory. Pended properties (properties under contract) remain strong at 61 (SF-33, Con-10, Dup-10 & Lot-8) compared to 69 in July and 64 in June.
Water Fall at 2916 Ave E for sale Anna Maria island
In summary August 31, Year to Date sales are only 9% behind 2012 which was the second highest year of sales in the last 30 years and which says the market is still very hot. Inventory on the island remains at historic lows and as you can see from the inventory absorption chart continues to be at 2005 levels with only 7 months of inventory available. Again, the market stats chart shows there were more single family homes sold in 2012 and 2013 then in the peak year of 2005. Distressed properties on the island remain few and far between continually remaining below 10. As a reference to the island market, this month I’ve included some stats from Manatee County. As you can see from the Manatee County Single family Stats the number of single family sales are up 20% from 2012 along with average and median sale prices. Foreclosures and short sales are down from a year ago and traditional sales are up which is a good sign for the Manatee County market. Also, single family inventory is down 18% from this time in 2012. Manatee County Condo sales show similar results with condo sales up 40% and average and median condo sales prices up from the same time in 2012 while condo inventory down 35% from a year ago. The bottom line is that the island market is as hot as it’s ever been in the last 30 years and it looks like the Manatee County market is slowly coming back as well which bodes well for the area. Interest rates are starting to creep up and I believe will continue in that direction slowly which means interest rates are not going to be lower any time in our life time so now is the time to buy.
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Call me, Realtor ALAN GALLETTO 941.232.2216 of Island Real Estate.