Florida’s existing home sales remain level in July 2008
ORLANDO, Florida. – Aug. 25, 2008 – Single-family existing home sales rose in Florida for the first time in more than two years: While only six more homes sold in July 2008 than in July 2007, it could indicate stabilization in Florida’s housing sector, according to the latest housing statistics released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR).
11,498 existing homes sold statewide last month
11,492 homes sold in July 2007
The last time statewide sales of existing homes outpaced the previous year’s sales figure was in the year-end 2005 report, according to FAR records, when sales were up 2 percent over year-end 2004.
Florida’s median sales price for existing homes last month was $193,600; a year ago, it was $238,900 for a 19 percent decrease.
But, looking back to July 2003, the statewide median sales price for single-family homes has increased 18 percent over the five-year-period, according to FAR records – at that time, the statewide existing-home median price was $164,000.
In a year-to-year comparison for condos, 3,375 units sold statewide compared to 3,641 in July 2007 for a 7 percent decline. The statewide existing-condo median sales price last month was $168,500; in July 2007 it was $194,100 for a 13 percent decrease.
More than half of Florida’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased sales of existing homes in July; seven MSAs also showed gains in condo sales. Realtors around the state reported increased business activity, including more telephone calls, more home showings and a rise in pending sales.
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