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Year‑End 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota & Manatee Counties

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its year‑end 2025 real‑estate market report, offering a comprehensive look at housing activity in both counties. Throughout 2025 the region experienced contrasting trends between single‑family homes and condos/townhouses and between Sarasota and Manatee counties. Understanding these nuances is essential for buyers and sellers navigating today’s […]
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Out-of-State Migration to Sarasota and Manatee Counties Remains Strong in 2025

SOURCE: Rasm Monday, January 26, 2026 SARASOTA, Fla. (January 26, 2026) – New data from Florida Realtors® shows that thousands of new residents continued to relocate to Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2025, reinforcing the region’s appeal to people from across the country and around the world. The data is based on out-of-state driver license […]
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November 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

SARASOTA, Fla. (December 19, 2025) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its November 2025 real‑estate market report, providing a snapshot of market conditions across the two counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, November’s housing market showed divergent trends between single‑family homes and condos/townhouses and between the two counties. November’s […]
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MARKET MOMENTUM: NOVEMBER: A MONTH DEFINED BY BALANCE

Following October’s notable uptick in activity, November transitioned into a more moderated pace. According to the Institute’s December 2025 Luxury Market Report the luxury real estate market in November offered a precise snapshot of a market operating with intention–resilient, measured, and increasingly predictable. For luxury professionals, this is not a sign of stagnation, […]

BUYERS & SELLERS Year‑End 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota & Manatee Counties The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its year‑end 2025 real‑estate market report, offering a comprehensive look at housing activity in both counties. Throughout 2025 the region experienced contrasting trends between single‑family homes and condos/townhouses and between Sarasota and Manatee counties. Understanding these nuances is essential for buyers and sellers navigating today’s […]

BUYERS & SELLERS Out-of-State Migration to Sarasota and Manatee Counties Remains Strong in 2025 SOURCE: Rasm Monday, January 26, 2026 SARASOTA, Fla. (January 26, 2026) – New data from Florida Realtors® shows that thousands of new residents continued to relocate to Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2025, reinforcing the region’s appeal to people from across the country and around the world. The data is based on out-of-state driver license […]

BUYERS & SELLERS November 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties SARASOTA, Fla. (December 19, 2025) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its November 2025 real‑estate market report, providing a snapshot of market conditions across the two counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, November’s housing market showed divergent trends between single‑family homes and condos/townhouses and between the two counties. November’s […]

BUYERS & SELLERS MARKET MOMENTUM: NOVEMBER: A MONTH DEFINED BY BALANCE Following October’s notable uptick in activity, November transitioned into a more moderated pace. According to the Institute’s December 2025 Luxury Market Report the luxury real estate market in November offered a precise snapshot of a market operating with intention–resilient, measured, and increasingly predictable. For luxury professionals, this is not a sign of stagnation, […]

BUYERS & SELLERS 90 housing markets cross critical inventory threshold—tilting power toward buyers Among the nation’s 200 largest housing markets, these 90 metro areas now have active inventory above 2019 pre-pandemic levels. [Map: Lance Lambert, created with Datawrapper; image: Alice/Adobe Stock] BY LANCE LAMBERT. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE. More info During the Pandemic Housing Boom, from summer 2020 to spring 2022, the number of active homes for […]

BUYERS & SELLERS October 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties Posted by: Communications Department on Thursday, November 20, 2025 SARASOTA, Fla. (November 20, 2025) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its October 2025 real estate market report, offering a detailed look at post-hurricane recovery trends across the region. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the housing market in Sarasota and […]

BUYERS & SELLERS LUXURY REPORT: OCTOBER WAS A MARKET DEFINED BY BALANCE AND MATURITY According to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s October’s 2025 Luxury Market Report the luxury real estate market is one of balance, maturity and steadily rising confidence. A market holding steady—by design October’s performance underscored that the luxury sector is neither overheating nor cooling. Instead, it is functioning with a level of equilibrium that suggests […]

BUYERS & SELLERS Florida Eases Condo Safety Mandates to Alleviate Financial Strain on Owners Florida Eases Condo Safety Mandates to Alleviate Financial Strain on Owners By Joseph E. Seagle, Esq. In a significant move to balance safety with financial feasibility, Florida lawmakers have passed House Bill 913, introducing reforms to the state’s condominium safety laws. These changes aim to provide relief to condo owners facing mounting costs from stringent […]

Real Estate Local Market March 2025 Real Estate Report: Trends in Sarasota & Manatee Counties SARASOTA, Fla. (April 24, 2025) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its March 2025 real estate market report, offering a comprehensive analysis of key trends across both counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS® The housing markets in Sarasota and Manatee counties each showed their own unique trends, setting them […]

BUYERS & SELLERS Canadians, are you an Alien? USA Alien Registration Requirement Government website below for all information: https://www.uscis.gov/alienregistration On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 […]

BUYERS & SELLERS Celebrate Spring ! Welcome Spring! As we bid farewell to winter’s chill and embrace the vibrant energy of spring, it’s the perfect time to refresh our homes and immerse ourselves in the lively events Sarasota has to offer. Whether you’re considering selling your home or simply wish to rejuvenate its exterior, enhancing curb appeal can make a significant […]

Real Estate Local Market Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2025 forecast The Florida Chamber Foundation presented its virtual 2025 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit Jan. 30, with forecasts for the coming year ranging from population growth to tourism trends. Highlights include: Residential real estate: In 2025 in Florida, analysts expect to see a “little bit more inventory” with “more demand than there is housing,” according […]

Real Estate Local Market YEAR-END 2024 REAL ESTATE REPORT: SARASOTA & MANATEE COUNTIES SARASOTA, Fla. (January 24, 2024) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has published its Year-End 2024 real estate market report, offering an in-depth analysis of key trends across both counties. Based on data from Florida REALTORS®, the report highlights a market transitioning toward balance following the significant disruptions of the pandemic years. […]

Real Estate Local Market Restaurant Guide for Longboat (LBK) from North to South. Gorgeous Longboat Key is a destination in of itself in Sarasota. The 12 mile barrier island is relaxed sophistication personified. The south end offers a proximity to St Armands and Downtown Sarasota. Almost midway the Central Village has multiple banks, pharmacies and groceries. The tranquil north end has some lovely destination dining choices in Longboats […]

Real Estate Local Market November 2024 Real Estate Market Report (October Recap) Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties SARASOTA, Fla. (December 19, 2024) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its November 2024 real estate market report, detailing key trends across Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Based on data compiled by Florida Realtors®, the housing market in Manatee and Sarasota Counties shows a clear slowdown, […]

Real Estate Local Market June ’24 – Inventory Up, Prices too, but Low YOY … According to The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) the data highlights a trend towards a more balanced market across both counties, with increasing inventory levels and more moderate price changes. The shift in inventory suggests that buyers may find more opportunities, while sellers may need to adjust expectations in light of the growing […]

Real Estate Local Market May 2024 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota & Manatee Counties Key Trends in May 2024: • Sarasota County: Single-family homes are seeing stable sales and rising prices with increasing inventory, suggesting a shift towards a buyer’s market. The condo/townhouse market is showing a decrease in sales, with decreasing prices and increasing inventory, indicating a potential buyer’s market as well. • Manatee County: Both single-family homes […]

BUYERS & SELLERS Understanding Assignability of Contract Understanding Assignability of Contract By Meredith Caruso Many real estate contracts allow buyers to “assign” their rights and obligations under the contract, and sellers can suddenly find themselves working with Joe rather than Sally. What’s a Realtor to do? Ask the right questions – and don’t give legal advice. ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® […]

Real Estate Local Market Calm before the Storm: Low Inventory, Price Up …

Real Estate Local Market April 2024 Real Estate Market Report: Sarasota and Manatee Counties . April 2024 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties Posted by: Communications Department on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) today released its monthly market report detailing the real estate trends for April 2024. The data reveals a significant shift in the […]