Florida’s Housing Market Shows Positive Gains in 2Q 2015
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 11, 2015 – Florida ’ s housing market reported more closed sales, higher median prices, more pending sales, and fewer days on the market during the second quarter of 2015, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors ® . Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 77,724 in 2Q 2015, up 15 percent over the 2Q 2014 figure. “Florida’s housing market continued its positive momentum during the second quarter, with increased demand from buyers and fewer distressed property sales,” said 2015 Florida Realtors President Andrew Barbar. “In another positive indicator, new listings for single-family homes over the three-month-period rose 4.6 percent year-over-year, while new townhouse-condo listings rose 1.6 percent.” The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in 2Q 2015 was $200,000, up 11.1 percent from the same time a year ago, according to data from Florida Realtors Industry Data and Analysis department in part