This 2020 SWFL market update was Complied and analyzed by:

Jeff Tumbarello, Broker Owner: Steelbridge Realty/Director: SWFL REIA

Disclosure for the 2020 SWFL market update.

  • This is my work is done for me and shared with you.
  • Data exported from the MLS and trended in Microsoft Excel.
  • All data is Lee County Residential.
  • The dates trended are Dec 2018-Jan 2019 and Dec 2019-Jan 2020.
  • Data was exported 2/4/2020 at 11:15 AM. This is very early for January 2020. The sales counts will just go up. It is best to get accurate numbers to wait till at least the 15th of each month for looking at the last month.

The 6 main traits to watch in a market.

  • Volume (the king).
  • Sales Counts.
  • Average Price (shows what the top of the market is doing).
  • Median Price (Shows the bottom of the market is doing).
  • Cash sales percentage
  • Months Inventory.

2020 SWFL market update: Metrics

Dec 2018 – Jan 2019  Dec 2019 – Jan 2020   Difference
Volume $767,716,277 $1,038,186,851 35.23%
Counts 2,544 3,273 28.66%
Average $301,775 $317,197 5.11%
Median $229,950 $239,000 3.94%
Cash Sales Percentage 41.51% 40.09% -3.43%

2020 SWFL Market Update: Residential Sales by Year built

2020 swfl market update

2020 SWFL Market Update: Notes

  • The year over year Volume and Sales counts growth is amazing.
  • The homes sold by Year built metrics show the new construction market is driving growth.
  • The price growth is very measured growth in relation to sales and volume growth.
  • The cash percentage holding steady is a good sign for the health of the market.
  • Inventory is very low for this time of year.

See you at a meeting soon!

The Southwest Florida Real Estate Investment Association is the leading source of SWFL real estate investing events that provide investment education and networking in southwest Florida. We analyze the housing market and foreclosures and provide information, education and networking events in order to build a network and knowledge base for investors and potential investors. Our members include real estate agents, brokers, investors, hedge fund managers, rehabbers, wholesalers and more.

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