Market Report - January

Low Inventory & High Demand Continues to Push Home Prices Up in January.

A 34.5 percent increase in new listings sparked 19,277 more showings during January compared to new listings and showings reported in December 2021. While an increase in new listings demonstrates a solid start for the real estate market this year, low inventory continues to harness the market’s potential. As a result of tight inventory, January sales activity could not meet the level of sales activity reported in January 2021. Historically, month to month sales activity during season ascends through April. But according to broker analysts reviewing the January 2022 Market Report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), a 74.9 percent decrease in inventory for January to 1,122 homes from 4,474 homes in January 2021 will not provide the same level of sales transactions that occurred last season.

Those new listings translated to a 32 percent increase in pending sales to 1,373 pending sales during January compared to 1,038 pending sales reported in December.

Cash sales exceeded 63 percent in January which is a good sign and proof that there is plenty of equity in the market, Buyer demand has not slowed down and we’re seeing a rise in multiple offer situations as well as homes selling for above list price.

The overall median closed price increased 39 percent in January to $549,000 from $395,000 in January 2021. The condominium market continued to report sales at an above list price trend for the second month in a row, and a 47.2 percent increase in median closed price in January to $427,000 from $290,132 in January 2021. The median closed price for single-family homes rose 25.1 percent in January to $675,000 from $539,500 in January 2021.

With less than a one-month supply of homes, closed sales during January could not realize the level of activity it experienced a year ago and decreased 27.9 percent to 818 closed sales from 1,134 closed sales in January 2021. Pending sales – which reflect the number of new homes under contract – decreased 37.9 percent to 1,373 from 2,210 in January 2021; but, as mentioned above, pending sales in January increased by 335 contracts (32 percent) compared to pending sales reported in December 2021 (1,038).

The NABOR® January 2022 Market Report provides comparisons of single-family home and condominium sales (via the Southwest Florida MLS), price ranges, and geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. NABOR® sales statistics are presented in chart format, including these overall (single-family and condominium) findings for 2022:

The Naples area is still considered undervalued compared to many other desirable markets in America, so waiting for prices to drop in Naples is not a good strategy for homebuyers. For the first time since NABOR® recorded market data, the overall percent of current list price received for condominiums exceeded 100 percent in November.

The median closed price for condominiums in November was $375,000 compared to $622,000 for single-family homes. This level of affordability might account for condominium inventory decreasing 85 percent during November compared to a 65 percent decrease in single-family home inventory.

New lending rules from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac go into effect April 1st and add more requirements from those purchasing a second home or condominium. According to Wes Kunkle, President and Managing Broker at Kunkle International Realty, “Some condominium associations are changing their bylaws to prohibit renting within the first year of ownership, which discourages investors.”

Buying or selling a home in Naples is a big and fast-moving endeavor. That is why there has never been a more important time to work with a REALTOR® who can help you write a good contract that protects you and gets the paperwork in order so your sale or purchase goes smoothly. “I know a buyer who didn’t make the deposit on time and the seller cancelled the contract and took a back-up offer for $40,000 more,” said Vellano. “A good REALTOR® can help you avoid situations that might threaten a good opportunity.”

We encourage the following groups of homeowners to consider listing their properties now if they want to maximize profits before the market changes:

• Owners of rental property that require substantial maintenance and who could gain the same or more profit from investment dividends

• Older homeowners whose future plans include living in a retirement or assisted living community

• Empty nesters who don’t require a large single-family home anymore

• Second-home owners who would enjoy a profit and can purchase a Naples home closer to retirement

If you are looking to sell a house in Naples, contact me for your personalized home evaluation. My abilities stretch way beyond just listing the house. I provide a concergie approach to selling your house starting with an accurate market comparison, creating your listing with exceptional marketing tools, managing all showings, negotiate offers, contingencies plus so much more!

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Your Friend & Realtor,

Felicia

*Source NABOR.com