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Destin FL & Vicinity Condo Market Update
November 2013 -- Inventory at an 8 year low, Sales are at a 5 Year high. With 2011 in the record books as a great year for our recovering condo market, we look at January-February sales for the first real plot of how the market will fare in 2012. As shown in the chart below, January-February sales show the number of condo sales rose 38% compared to January-February last year.
What's
fueling the condo market Recovery? Buyer polls show that condo
sales are being fueled by the combination of three economic factors: 1)
deflated condo prices; 2) Record low interest rates; and 3) increase in
overall gross rental revenue as evidenced by the uptick in Okaloosa and
Walton county bed tax collections
Condo Inventory. Condo inventory has been falling rapidly since
July 2006 when it hit it's high of 5,047 units. The total number of
condos for sale as of March 1 was 1,639 units. The number of condos
for sale has not been this low since November 2004 at the height of the
market.
Effect of Inventory on the Condo Market. Inventories have shrunken well below their 10-year median. Lower inventories and continuing low interest rates are beginning to nudge prices upward. Bargain basement distressed inventory is noticeably thinning and a rise in price seems inevitable, especially in the condo and second home markets where buyer pressure is strongest.
Sales are up, but what about prices? Condo prices which had fallen have now stabilized largely due to the increased number of buyers and the shrinking inventory. Continued low interest rates and falling inventory will likely come into play this Spring and begin to lift prices slightly. Condo Inventory is at a 8 year low. Buyers a 5 year high.
Condo Foreclosures - What to Expect
Expect your offer to be one of several being considered. It surprises some to hear that there are only 14 condo foreclosures (as of March 13) along the 20 mile stretch of beach between Fort Walton and Sandestin Resort. Only 4 are located within a gulf front complex. Others are still near the beach but more inland.
Many condo foreclosures sell at-or-above list price. With so few foreclosed condos, buyer pressure is high and multiple offers are typical. For this reason, 50% of all condo foreclosures sell at or above list price. Hone expectations accordingly.
Make sure you understand the challenges. Please call us if you'd like additional info with respect to what to expect when making an offer on a foreclosed condo.
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