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October 23, 2010

Fort Lauderdale Condos | Market Update – 3rd Quarter 2010

Fort Lauderdale Condos

Fort Lauderdale Real Estate – Third Quarter Market Trends for Fort Lauderdale Beach, Northeast and Southeast condominiums.

In September, inventory for Fort Lauderdale Condos for sale increased by 1% month over month and were down -7.6% from  January this year.  New Listings were up 8% in September; however they were down -24.4% as compared to January.  Closed Sales were down -20.3% from the previous month and were also down -2.5% as compared to January.  Pending Condo Sales were up 8.3% from August and were down -20.4% from January.

For Sale/ Sold/ Pending/ New Listing - Condominiums/Townhomes

    1 Month   9 Months    
  Sep 10 Aug 10 % Change Sep 10 Jan 10 % Change
For Sale 1900 1881 1% 1900 2056 -7.6%
New Listing 338 313 8% 338 447 -24.4%
Sold 118 148 -20.3% 118 121 -2.5%
Pending 195 180 8.3% 195 245 -20.4%

Of these figures, Inventory for Fort Lauderdale Condo Foreclosures was up 7.8% in September from August with a total of 110 properties classified as bank owned (5%).  As compared to January, REO inventory was also up 64.2%.  Closed Sales categorized  as foreclosures remained the same month over month and were up 20% as compared to January.

Condo Short Sales Inventory was down -0.9% in September from August with 321 properties (16%); however, inventory was up 7% as compared to January.  Closed short sales were down -12.5% in September from August and up 21.7% as compared to January.

The Average Price per square foot for a condo in September was $178.00, down -13.7% month over month and down -24.4% as compared to January.


The Average Days on the Market was down -24.3% in September and down -22.9% as compared to January.  Sales Price versus List Price differential ranges from 84% – 91%.


The Average Closed  Sales Price for condominiums in September was $224.00; down -14.8% from previous month and down -19.1% from January.  The Median Sales Price in September was $166.00; down 8.3% from August and down -7.8% as compared to January.


In September, there were 16.1 months of available condo inventory, up 26.7% from previous month and down -5.2% from January.

As we head into the winter season combined with the weak US dollar, I suspect we will see an influx of foreign investors and 2nd home buyers looking to take advantage of attractively priced condominiums on the sand or near the beach that on average are approximately 40-50% less than they were during the boom years.

The graph below illustrates Average Price For Sale and Average Price of Closed Sales from September 2002 to present day.  As you can see, we are basically back to 2003 prices.  I think we may very well be seeing a leveling off.


Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes | Market Report – 3rd Quarter 2010

Fort Lauderdale Homes For Sale | Market Report – 3rd Quarter 2010

For more information about Buying  or Selling Fort Lauderdale Condos, contact me today at 954.850.2397.

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October 17, 2010

Fort Lauderdale Homes For Sale | Market Report – 3rd Quarter 2010

Fort Lauderdale Homes For Sale

Third Quarter Market trends for non-waterfront Fort Lauderdale Homes For Sale in Northeast and Southeast Fort Lauderdale; and Fort Lauderdale Beach communities.

Inventory in September increased by 2.5% from August and was up 4.7% from January of this year.  New Listing inventory increased 7.8% month over month and was up 9.5% as compared to January.  Pending homes (under contract)  increased 1.4% from August to September; however, they were down 6.4% as compared to January.   Closed Sales were up 27.7% month over month and were up 53.8% as compared to January!

For Sale/ Sold/ Pending/ New Listing - Non Waterfront

    1 Month   9 Months    
  Aug 10 Sep 10 % Change Jan 10 Sep 10 % Change
For Sale 520 533 2.5% 509 533 4.7%
New Listing 128 138 7.5% 126 138 9.5%
Sold 47 60 27.7% 39 60 53.8
Pending 72 73 1.4% 78 73 -6.4%

Of these figures, inventory for home foreclosures for sale was down 7.9% in September from  August with a total of 35 properties classified as bank foreclosures. However, inventory is up 59.1% as compared to January.  Closed Sales classified as reo bank owned were up 27.3% in September from August and were up 40% as compared to January.

Inventory for Short Sales was up 16.1% in September from August with a total of 108 properties; and up 10.2% as compared to January.  Closed Sales classified as short sales were down 25% in September from August; and were down 25% as compared to January.

The Average Price per square foot for a non-waterfront home in September was $191.00, up 8.6% from August; and up 21% as compared to January 2010.

In September, the Average Days on the Market for a non-waterfront home was 98 days; up 24.1% from August and was down 14% as compared to January.  Sales Price versus Listing Price differential ranged from 89 – 98%.

The Average Closed Sales Price for a non-waterfront home in September was $351.00; up 38.7% from August and was 36% as compared to Janaury.  Median Sales Price in September was $232.00; up 24.1% from August and up 36.5% as compared to January 2010.

In September, there were 8.9 months of non-waterfront  homes for sale, down 19.7% from August; and down 31.9% as compared to January.  Pundits agree that a normal balanced market with regards to inventory is when there are 6-8 months of inventory.

Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes | Market Report – 3rd Quarter 2010

Fort Lauderdale Condos | Market Report – 3rd Quarter 2010

For more information about buying or selling homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale, contact me today at 954.850.2397.

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October 15, 2010

Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes | Market Report – 3rd Quarter 2010

Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes

Third Quarter Market Trends for Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes on the Beach, Northeast and Southeast Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods.

September Inventory decreased by 0.6% from August and was down 7.1% from January.  Closed Sales were up 9.5% in September and up 91.7% as compared to January.  Pending Sales were down 12% in September and down 18.5% compared to January

For Sale/ Sold/ Pending/ New Listing - Waterfront

    1 Month   9 Months    
  Aug 10 Sep 10 % Change Jan 10 Sep 10 % Change
For Sale 357 355 -0.6% 382 355 -7.1%
New Listing 51 38 -25.5% 46 38 -17.4%
Sold 21 23 9.5% 12 23 91.7%
Pending 25 22 -12% 27 22 -18.5%

January – September figures:

Average Price Per Square foot increased 20.7% in September over August and up 40.5% as compared to January.

Average Days on the Market decreased 16% in September from August and increased 18.8% as compared to January. Sales Price versus Listing Price percentage has ranged from 84-92%.

Average Sales Price in September was 1.2 million; up 49.3% from August and up 40.2% as compared to January. Median Price for a sold home in September was $750,000; up 25% from August and up 5% as compared to January.

Waterfront Foreclosures and short sales are not a significant factor.

In September, there were 15.4 months of available waterfront homes for sale; down 9.2% from August and down 51.5% from January when there were 31.8 months of inventory.

Fort Lauderdale Homes For Sale | Market Report – 3rd Quarter 2010

Fort Lauderdale Condos | Market Report – 3rd Quarter 2010

For more information about buying or selling waterfront homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale, contact John Sabia at 954.850.2397.

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October 13, 2010

Mortgage Rates October 13, 2010

Filed under: Real Estate News — john sabia @ 9:11 pm

Mortgage Rates October 13, 2010

Rates are very attractive and below 4.5% according to bankrate.com

30 year fixed – 4.35%
15 year fixed – 3.75%
5/1 Arm – 3.29%

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