Estero Real Estate Home Market Update – May

The statistics presented and discussed below are global in nature for the Estero area and do not represent the more important micro-market views which can vary greatly. The Estero real estate market for homes is starting to show signs of stabilizing in many aspects and prospective buyers should be aware of the positive changes.

Listings:

During the month of May a total of 48 homes were listed for sale. In May 2008, the number of homes listed for sale in the Estero area [Read more...]

Estero Condos for Sale Inventory

The available condominiums for sale in the Estero area saw a drop in the number of condominiums for sale as of the close of business on April 30. The current number of condominiums for sale was 298. This represents a drop in the inventory of 16 condominiums. The decline represents of about 5 percent. In the year over year analysis the current inventory represents a decline of 87 condominiums or about 23 percent. In addition, [Read more...]

Estero Homes for Sale – Inventory

The available homes for sale in the Estero area saw a drop in the number of homes for sale as of the close of business on April 30. The current number of homes for sale was 471. This represents a drop in the inventory of 57 homes. The decline represents of about 11 percent. In the year over year analysis the current inventory represents a decline of 37 homes or about 7 percent. [Read more...]

Estero Condos for Sale Inventory

As a seller you want to know how many Estero condos are competing with you for the prospective buyers looking at Estero condos, as well as how aggressive you need to be with your list price. As a buyer you want to know how large a selection of condos are on the market and if you can great a great deal on a condo.

The actual number of Estero condos for sale increased from August to September, with condos for sale decreased by only 2 condos. The total available condos was 307 in August versus 305 at the end of September. However, due to the level of closed sales the months of inventory for Estero condos for sale has remained at a stable level at September’s 15 months from August’s 14 months. Since the beginning of February 2008 with 38 months of inventory, the months have dropped an outstanding 23 months to its present level. The reader should review the graph as not only does it measure the months of inventory (adsorption rate) based upon a 12 month moving average, but reflects the 3, 6, and 9 month moving average.

Estero condos for sale months of inventory
Estero condos for sale months of inventory

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Estero Homes for Sale Inventory

The actual number of Estero homes for sale increased from August to September, with homes for sale increasing by 19 homes. The total available homes was 456 in August versus 476 at the end of September. However, due to the level of closed sales the months of inventory for Estero homes for sale has remained level at September from August’s 20 months. Since the beginning of February 2008 with 32 months of inventory, the months have dropped 12 months to its present level. The reader should review the graph as not only does it measure the months of inventory (adsorption rate) based upon a 12 month moving average, but reflects the 3, 6, and 9 month moving average.

The real estate market for Estero single family homes still remains a strong buyers market. A neutral market is generally around 6 months of inventory.

Below the presentation is a discussion of the meaning for the various absorption rates and how they may influence your decision for selling or buying real estate in the Estero real estate market.

Estero homes for sale months of inventory.
Estero homes for sale months of inventory.

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