Saturday, August 23, 2008

July Market Data!

This report represents the combined Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero market. Numbers may vary among various
GEO codes so be sure to research individual market segments carefully.
Disclaimer: All information from Sunshine MLS. Accuracy is deemed correct but not warranted.

CLOSED SALES
• Closed units in July were up 33% over July 2007 and the highest July since July 2005.
• Year-to-date closed units up 10% over same period 2007. Volume down 12%.
• Median sales price year-to-date July is down 17% from July 2007. Average sales price down 19%.
• Year-to-date sales under $500,000 represent 70% of all closed sales and are the only price segment showing
an increase over prior year.
PENDED SALES
• July pended sales were up 65% over July 2007. Naples up 72% and Bonita / Estero up 40%.
• Cumulative pended sales for the first 7 months of 2008 are up 16% over prior year.
• Pended sales over $2 million have exceeded same month, prior year for May, June and July, indicating some
strengthening in this market segment.
LISTINGS
• Number of new listings taken in July is less than 2% greater than July 2007.
• Active listing inventory on August 1, 2008 stands at 13,274 in the Naples, Bonita, Estero combined markets
(6348 condominiums and 6926 single family homes). This represents a 4% decline from August 1, 2007.