Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Supply and demand drives markets and we see a short supply of homes and condos along with increasing demand here mid-month in Naples, Florida.
Let’s look at the numbers. When we look at the Matrix MLS we see 3,649 properties for sale with an annualized selling rate of 3,630 properties giving an inventory of 4.02 months. Twelve months is considered equilibrium in a real estate market – meaning equal up/down price forces. An inventory as low as 4.02 months should create a feeling of scarcity and significant support future price increases.
Ok inventory is short but what is volume like? Shouldn’t volume start to decrease and choke off these recent price increases? Sure, and we do see a slight downward shift in volumes – but only 8% at mid-month. If last year was any indication we should see off-season volumes drop a lot more than 8% – more like 25-30%. The summer market is hanging in there just fine. 8% is not considered much of an offseason drop.
Remember volumes are driven by demographics as well as price and supply. There are just more people coming to Florida. Florida is on track to become the third largest state in 2015 passing New York. Boomers are moving here for the climate and lifestyle. We still have a heck of lot of sunshine not found up north last winter. Businesses are moving here due in part to favorable tax treatments. Trends are for an accelerating migration to Florida – which increases demand, which increases prices.
Could it all change? Of course. This is the land of boom and bust real estate! But … for the near term it looks like real estate prices should rise here. Short supply, solid demand and life in the Florida sunshine. It should all add up to more price increases in the near term.
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Mark Goebel, PA is a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker on 5th avenue in Naples, Florida with 35+ years of visiting and living in Naples. After 25 years at Accenture, Mark retired as a managing director and spends his time helping non profits and building a Naples real estate team with his wife Nan. Talk to Mark and Nan about life in Naples and why they chose this place to live full-time over all others and enjoy Naples real estate.
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