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 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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