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Home sales surged in the fourth quarter of 2009 with many areas seeing double digit gains according to the National Association of Realtors. Total existing-home sales (single-family and condo) jumped 13.9 percent above the third quarter and 27.2 percent above the fourth quarter of 2008. Distressed property sales accounted for 32 percent of the fourth quarter transactions, down from 37 percent from 2008.

Lawrence Yun , NAR chief economist, said the first-time home buyer tax credit, combined with record low interest rates, played a dominant role in fourth quarter sales. Yun went on to say, “With inventory levels trending down over the past 18 months, we expect broadly balanced housing market conditions in much of the country by late spring with more areas showing higher prices.”

Let’s take a look at the Miami real estate sales statistics for January 2010 compared to January 2009 to see how the market is looking in Miami FL:

Miami FL Real Estate Sales Statistics - Janaury 2010

Condo/Coop/Townhouse/Villa Sales in Miami

January 2010 market statistics for condo/townhouses etc. in Miami showed an increase in sales with sold listings up by 19.2 percent compared to 2009. New listings decreased by 18 percent. The average sales price decreased by 10.4 percent to $161,150 and the year-to-date sales price dropped 10.4 percent to $161,150.

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Statistics provided by the Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County and are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Contract activity for pending home sales fell after a surge of activity in preceding months to beat the original deadline for the first-time home buyer tax credit but remains comfortably above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in November, fell 16.0 percent to 96.0 from an upwardly revised 114.3 in October, but is 15.5 percent higher than November 2008 when it was 83.1.  

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said a drop was expected. “It will be at least early spring before we see notable gains in sales activity as home buyers respond to the recently extended and expanded tax credit,” he said. “The fact that pending home sales are comfortably above year-ago levels shows the market has gained sufficient momentum on its own. We expect another surge in the spring as more home buyers take advantage of affordable housing conditions before the tax credit expires.”  

Let’s take a look at the Miami real estate sales statistics for December compared to December 2008 to see how the market is looking in South Florida:    

Pending home sales have risen for nine months in a row, a first for the series of the index since its inception in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in October, increased 3.7 percent to 114.1 from 110.0 in September, and is 31.8 percent above October 2008 when it was 86.6. The rise from a year ago is the biggest annual increase ever recorded for the index, which is at the highest level since March 2006 when it was 115.2.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said home sales are experiencing a pendulum swing. “Keep in mind that housing had been underperforming over most of the past year. Based on the demographics of our growing population, existing-home sales should be in the range of 5.5 million to 6.0 million annually, but we were well below the 5-million mark before the home buyer tax credit stimulus,” he said. “This means the tax credit is helping unleash a pent-up demand from a large pool of financially qualified renters, much more than borrowing sales from the future.

Let’s take a look at the Miami real estate sales statistics for November compared to November 2008 to see how the market is looking in South Florida:  

Miami FL Real Estate Sales Statistics - Condo/Coop/Townhouse/Villa

November 2009 market statistics for condo/townhouses etc. in Miami showed an increase in sales with sold listings up by 44.3 percent compared to 2008. New listings decreased by 5.7 percent. The average sales price increased 8.2 percent to $211,717 and the year-to-date sales price dropped 36.6 percent to $172,312.  

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Statistics provided by the Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County and are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Pending home sales have increased for seven straight months, the longest in the series of the index which began in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in August, rose 6.4 percent to 103.8 from a reading of 97.6 in July, and is 12.4 percent above August 2008 when it was 92.4. The index is at the highest level since March 2007 when it was 104.5.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said not all contracts are turning into closed sales within an expected timeframe. "The rise in pending home sales shows buyers are returning to the market and signing contracts, but deals are not necessarily closing because of long delays related to short sales, and issues regarding complex new appraisal rules," he said. "No doubt many first-time buyers are rushing to beat the deadline for the $8,000 tax credit, which expires at the end of next month." 

Condo/Coop/Townhouse/Villa Real Estate Sales Statistics in Miami FL

September 2009 Miami FL real estate sales statistics for condo/townhouses etc. showed an increase in sales with sold listings up by 58.8 percent compared to 2008. New listings decreased by 23.6 percent. The average sales price dropped 46.9 percent to $150,074 and the year-to-date sales price dropped 40.2 percent to $172,603.

Statistics provided by the Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County and are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.  

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Contract activity for pending home sales has risen for six straight months, a pattern not seen in the history of the index since it began in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in July, increased 3.2 percent to 97.6 from a reading of 94.6 in June, and is 12.0 percent higher than July 2008 when it was 87.1.  The index is at the highest level since June 2007 when it was 100.7.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the housing market momentum has clearly turned for the better.  "The recovery is broad-based across many parts of the country.  Housing affordability has been at record highs this year with the added stimulus of a first-time buyer tax credit," he said. "Other buyers are taking advantage of low home values before prices turn higher.  Nationally, the typical mortgage payment now takes less than 25 percent of a middle-income family's monthly income to buy a median priced home, with payment percentages so far in 2009 being the lowest on record dating back to 1970.  As long as home buyers stay within their budget, mortgage payments will be very manageable," Yun said.

Let’s take a look at the Miami real estate sales statistics for July compared to July 2008 to see how the market is looking in South Florida:

Condo/Coop/Townhouse/Villa Sales in Miami

August 2009 market statistics for condo/townhouses etc. in Miami showed an increase in sales with sold listings up by 35.8 percent compared to 2008. New listings decreased by 25.1 percent. The average sales price dropped 6.1 percent to $236,063 and the year-to-date sales price dropped 41.8 percent to $173,697.

Statistics provided by the Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County and are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.  

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Pending home sales are up for the fifth consecutive month, the first time in six years for such a streak, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in June, rose 3.6 percent to 94.6 from an upwardly revised reading of 91.3 in May, and is 6.7 percent above June 2008 when it was 88.7.  The last time there were five consecutive monthly gains was in July 2003.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said a combination of positive market factors is fueling the gains.  "Historically low mortgage interest rates, affordable home prices and large selection are encouraging buyers who've been on the sidelines.  Activity has been consistently much stronger for lower priced homes," he said.  "Because it may take as long as two months to close on a home after signing a contract, first-time buyers must act fairly soon to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit because they must close on the sale by November 30."

Miami Fl Real Estate: Condo/Coop/Townhouse/Villa Sales 

July 2009 market statistics for condo/townhouses etc. in Miami showed an increase in sales with sold listings up by 23.5 percent compared to 2008. New listings decreased by 26.1 percent. The average sales price dropped 46.9 percent to $150,074 and the year-to-date sales price dropped 46.9 percent to $162,952.  

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Statistics provided by the Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County and are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. 

Record low mortgage interest rates boosted pending home sales for the third consecutive month, with some benefit now from the first-time buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in April, rose 6.7 percent to 90.3 from a reading of 84.6 in March, and is 3.2 percent above April 2008 when it was 87.5.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said buyers are responding to very favorable market conditions. "Housing affordability conditions have been at historic highs, but now the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit is beginning to impact the market," he said. "Since first-time buyers must finalize their purchase by November 30 to get the credit, we expect greater activity in the months ahead, and that should spark more sales by repeat buyers." 

Condo/Coop/Townhouse/Villa Sales in Miami

June 2009 Miamia FL real estate sales statistics for condo/townhouses etc. showed an increase in sales with sold listings up by 10.7 percent compared to 2008. New listings decreased by 30.8 percent. The average sales price dropped 55.7 percent to $144,533 and the year-to-date sales price dropped 46.9 percent to $165,861.  

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Statistics provided by the Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County and are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. 

Pending home sales rose with many first-time buyers taking advantage of historically good housing affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Let’s take a look at the Miami sales statistics for April compared to April 2008 to see how the South Florida real estate market is looking:

Condo/Coop/Townhouse/Villa Sales in Miami

April 2009 market statistics for condo/townhouses etc. in Miami showed an increase in sales with sold listings up by 60 percent compared to 2008. New listings decreased by 38.5 percent. The average sales price dropped 47.7 percent to $163,107 and the year-to-date sales price dropped 45.6 percent to $175,480.

Statistics provided by the Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County and are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.  

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Let’s take a look at the Miami real estate sales statistics for March compared to March 2008 to see how the market is looking in South Florida:

Condo/Coop/Townhouse/Villa Sales in Miami

March 2008 market statistics for condo/townhouses etc. in Miami showed an increase in sales with sold listings up by 63.8 percent compared to 2008. New listings decreased by 31.5 percent. The average sales price dropped 50.9 percent to $177,683 and the year-to-date sales price dropped 45.9 percent to $176,990.

If you want to learn more about South Florida real estate, please contact us at 888-SFL-TEAM or visit HomeInSouthFlorida.com. To begin searching for South Florida homes, please use our complimentary MLS search. 

Statistics provided by the Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County and are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.