Market Conditions

Aug. 4, 2022

Clearwater and Tampa in the Top 100 Cities to Live in The USA!

On top of Clearwater Beach consistently ranking among the “Best Beaches in America,” the city of Clearwater has joined the ranks of the best places to live in America according to Livability.com!

 

Clearwater made the list at #76

Tampa made the list at #26

It has …

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June 7, 2022

Housing Market Is Strong- but Time to Sell?

Housing Market Is Strong – but Time to Sell?

By Don Magruder

Housing remained resilient – Fla. more than many states – but signs suggest a slowdown in price increases. Still, investors moving away from stocks may be a wild card.

NEW YORK – The Florida and …

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June 6, 2022

Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach Housing Market Report for May 2022 - Did Prices Just Hit a Top?

 

Welcome to summer! Mr. Sun is shining bright and heating up the beaches, however, the housing market appears to be cooling off a bit in some areas. In this month's report I wanted to focus on inventory and the price reductions across the board both inland and …

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May 3, 2022

Housing Market Report Clearwater and St. Pete Beach April 2022


Took this pic on the Sea Screamer, Opal Sands in background.

What you need to know 
Prices appear to be stabilizing across the county and on the beaches. County wide the average time it takes for a home to go pending is just 15 days and the …

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March 21, 2022

The State of The Housing Market Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach March 2022

The Current State of The Housing Market March 2022 

Price Trend Affordability Analysis!  In this month report we analyze price trends in cities on the beach and slightly inland.  Communities just over the bridge often have areas of opportunity for buyers that are just a few minutes …

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Feb. 10, 2022

Clearwater Beach Housing Market Report January 2022

The Current State of the Housing Market

Clearwater Beach, Sand Key, Island Estates



Supply for homes and condos are still the challenge.  There are only 6 active single-family homes and 46 condos listed as of today.  Prices are also starting to level off at a top.

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Jan. 25, 2022

Condo Loans New Rules Having an Impact

Changes to condo loan guidelines from Fannie and Freddie that just took affect are starting to have an impact on loan approvals. 

Change #1- On January 1st of this year Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae implemented new guidelines for the underwriting of condo buildings. 

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Nov. 3, 2021

Downtown Clearwater Development IMAGINE CLEARWATER Update

Imagine Clearwater Construction Activity to Increase Downtown in the Coming Weeks

Progress on Construction Can Be Viewed Live on City’s Website
Imagine Clearwater | City of Clearwater, FL (myclearwater.com)

Posted by the City of Clearwater 10/22/2021

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Residents may notice more construction activity than …

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Nov. 3, 2021

Canadians Clear To Travel November 8

Canadians Can Travel on Nov. 8 – but How Many Will?

In two weeks, fully vaccinated Canadians can return to Fla. While the housing-market impact isn’t clear, travel agents report a “significant uptick” in reservations.

CALGARY, Canada – …

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Sept. 27, 2021

Housing Market Report Pinellas County August 2021

The housing market for Pinellas County as a whole is showing no signs of slowing down. Although there is not as many bidding wars as we have seen in the past few months homes are under contract within 8-10 days of listing for 100% on average of asking price. …

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