Naples Condo Market Update – August

Listings:

The new listings for the month of August 2009 were 468 condos in the Naples real estate market. The number of condos listed in August 2008 was 513. The decline of new condo listings coming on the market condos was 9 percent. In August 2007, the new listings were 564, representing a drop of 96 condos or decline of 17 percent.

In July 2009 the new listings were 557.

Of the 468 condos listed approximately 20 percent were potential short sales, 12 percent were foreclosed (bank owned), and the remaining 68 percent were traditional listings.

Median list price for potential short sales was $129000, foreclosed properties were $86200, and traditional listings were $239500.

Closed Sales:

In the month of August 2009 the number of condos sold was 204. In August 2008 a total of 171 condos were sold. The year over year was 19 percent increase. In August 2007 a total of 122 condos were sold. The increase over 2007 was 82 condos or about a 67 percent.

Of the 204 condos sold, approximately 11 percent were approved short sales, 21 percent were foreclosures, and the traditional sales were 68 percent.

A graphic presentation for the composition of the closed sales is shown below.

Composition of sold condos in Naples for August 2009

Composition of sold condos in Naples for August 2009

The breakdowns of the median sold prices are discussed in the median sold price section below.

Pending Sales:

During August 2009 a total of 341 condos had an offer accepted by the seller. In August 2008, 184 condos had offers accepted. The increase from August 2009 represents an increase of 157 condos or about 85 percent.

In August 2007 a total of 110 condos were pending sale. The increase between August 2009 and August 2007 was 231 condos or about 210 percent.

The total number of condos pending sale in the Naples area as of the end of August 2009 was 4095. The graph below reflects the composition of these pending sales.

Composition of Naples Condos Pending Sale

Composition of Total Pending Sales for Naples

Median Sold Price:

During the month of August 2009, the median sold price of a condo in Naples was $163500. The median price is the sold price represents the middle value of the all sold prices within a stated range. The median sold price can vary from area to area within a local real estate market.

In August 2008, the median sold price was $216000. In the year over year comparison median sold price declined $52500 or roughly 24 percent.

In August 2007 the median sold price was $285000. In comparing August 2007 to August 2008 the price declined $121500 or about 43 percent.

Median sold price for approved short sales was $123900, foreclosed properties were $63600, and traditional listings were $218900.

The difference between the list price and sold price for approved sales was about 81 percent, foreclosed properties 95 percent, and traditional listings 90 percent.

Naples Home Market Update – August

Listings:

The new listings for the month of August 2009 were 608 homes in the Naples real estate market. The number of homes listed in August 2008 was 797. The decrease in the number of new listings of homes was 189 or about 24 percent. In August 2007, the new listings were 950, representing a reduction of 342 homes or a decline of 36 percent compared with August 2009.

In July 2009 the new listings were 728.

Of the 608 homes listed approximately 27 percent were potential short sales, 20 percent were foreclosed (bank owned), and the remaining 53 percent were traditional listings.

Median list price for potential short sales was $165000, foreclosed properties were $119800, and traditional listings were $399000.

Closed Sales:

In the month of August 2009 the total homes sold were 331. In August 2008 a total of 220 homes were sold. The year over year was 51 percent increase. In August 2007 a total of 164 homes were sold. The increase over 2007 was 167 homes sold or about a 102 percent.

In July 2009 the number of homes sold was 400.

Of the 331 homes sold, approximately 18 percent were approved short sales, 39 percent were foreclosures, and the traditional sales were 43 percent.

The pie chart below shows the composition of closed sales in graphical format.

Naples homes sold composition

Composition of homes sold in Naples for August 2009

The breakdowns of the median sold prices are discussed in the median sold price section below.

Pending Sales:

During August 2009 a total of 518 homes had an offer accepted by the seller. In August 2008, 274 homes were pended. The increase from August 2009 represents an increase of 244 homes or about 89 percent.

In August 2007 a total of 160 homes were pending sale. The increase between August 2009 and August 2007 was 358 homes or about 224 percent.

The composition of  the August 2009 homes pending for sale in the Naples area is shown below.

Composition for the month of August pending sales

Composition for the month of August pending sales

The total number of homes pending sale in the Naples real estate market is 1133. The pie chart below shows the percentage break down.

Composition of Total Pending Sales for Naples

Composition of Total Pending Sales for Naples

Median Sold Price:

During the month of August 2009, the median sold price of a home in Naples was $185000. The median price is the sold price represents the middle value of the all sold prices within a stated range. The median sold price can vary from area to area within the local Naples real estate market.

In August 2008, the median sold price was $257750. In the year over year comparison the median sold price declined $72750 or roughly 28 percent.

In August 2007 the median sold price was $404000. In comparing March 2007 to March 2008 the price declined $219000 or about 54 percent.

Median sold price for approved short sales was $190000, foreclosed properties were $118000, and traditional listings were $304500.

The difference between the list price and sold price for approved short sales was about 93 percent, foreclosed properties 99 percent, and traditional listings 88 percent.

Naples Homes for Sale and Composition

The inventory of Naples homes for sale, continues to show a downward trend. As of the midnight July 3 or the early morning hours of August 1, there were a total of 3923 homes for sale in Naples. As of July 1 the number of homes for sale was 4104. Between the two months there was a drop of 181 homes. The difference is more pronounced in comparison with 2008 – a total of 5263. In a year over year comparison the drop equates to 1340 homes or about 26 percent reduction in the number of homes for sale. [Read more...]

Naples Condos for Sale Inventory

The available condos for sale in the Naples area saw a drop in the number of condos for sale as of the end of April or start of May. The current number of condos for sale is 4954. This represents a drop in the inventory of 274 condos from the end of March. The decline represents of about 5 percent. In the year over year analysis the current inventory represents a decline of 369 condos or about 7 percent. Below is a graphical presentation of the historical data for active listings by month from January 2008 to April 30, 2009.

Naples Condos For Sale - January 2008 to April 2009

The composition of the type of listings available for sale is rather interesting and could represent a major difference between prospective buyers’ perceptions, as well as, what is being reported by others as to how dire the Naples real estate market is. The vast majority of listings fall within the traditional listing category (traditional listings are listings being offered as a normal sale), followed by foreclosures, and potential short sales. The raw numbers for the various categories are 4289 for traditional listings, 595 potential short sales and 70 foreclosures.

Composition of Naples Condos for Sale

Composition of Naples Condos for Sale

A question arises – do the closed sales for April reflect the classification of the listings? The answer to this question will appear on this blog sometime between May 8 and May 11.

Your thoughts and comments are always welcomed.

Naples Homes for Sale – Inventory

The available homes for sale in the Naples area saw a drop in the number of homes for sale as of the end of April or start of May. The current number of homes for sale is 4756. This represents a drop in the inventory of 441 homes. The decline represents of about 8 percent. In the year over year analysis the current inventory represents a decline of 1037 homes or about 18 percent. In addition, the number of home available for sale is at the lowest level since January 2008. in January 2008 there was a total of 6270. Therefore, the decline is 1514 or about 24 percent. Below is a graphical presentation of the historical data for active listings by month from January 2008 to April 30, 2009.

Naples homes for sale

Naples homes for sale

The composition of the type of listings available for sale is rather interesting and could represent a major difference between prospective buyers’ perceptions, as well as, what is being reported by others as to how dire the Naples real estate market is. The vast majority of listings fall within the traditional listing category (traditional listings are listings being offered as a normal sale), followed by foreclosures, and potential short sales. The raw numbers for the various categories are 3624 for traditional listings, 951 potential short sales and 181 foreclosures.

Classification of Listings for Homes in Naples

Classification of Listings for Homes in Naples


A question arises – does the closed sales for April reflect the classification of the listings? The answer to this question will appear on this blog sometime between May 8 and May 11.

Your thoughts and comments are always welcomed.