October’s Real Estate Trends – Jacksonville Ranked #9 Nationally in all Cash Sales

November 26, 2014

 | 

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. –Oprah Winfrey

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors market stats for October make me thankful for the positive trends we continue to see. The pending sales in October of 2,193 are 22% higher than the previous October. We have 11% more pending sales year to date than the same period in 2013.

There were 1,906 closings in October which are 4% more than the previous October and year to date we are up 7%. You have to keep in perspective that 2013 was drastically better than 2012 and we continue to have better numbers in 2014 than 2013. Read more

July Real Estate Trends – Local Market Shines Against National Market

August 21, 2014

 | 

“Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” -Les Brown

There is still a lot of fear and uncertainty about the economy and the national real estate market. The real estate trends have been more positive locally. The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors July market stats continues to show pending sales increasing, inventory of homes for sale decreasing and median and average sales prices increasing. All very positive. Read more

June Real Estate Trends – Pending Sales are Approaching Historical Peak Activity

July 25, 2014

 | 

Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” ― Dr. Seuss

If you are like me, you are drawn to read every article you come across on the subject of the real estate market. Most of these articles generate more questions than answers due to the inconsistency in their conclusions. For example, in the last week I have read (reliable sources!) that new home sales are up to the highest level in 6 years and the real estate recovery is sputtering. Much of the reported news reflects the market where the reporter resides. Additionally, while the national trends are important as an overall indicator, it is our own local trends that are critical to the planning process. Read more

Jacksonville FL Real Estate Trends in June – Sales, Closings and Prices Continue to Rise!

July 29, 2013

 | 

“If you can’t fly, then run,

if you can’t run, then walk,

if you can’t walk, then crawl,

but whatever you do,

you have to keep moving forward.”

–Martin Luther King Jr.

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors market stats shows the real estate market is no longer crawling, we are now walking. Read more

Northeast FL Real Estate Trends for November – All Signs are Positive Going Into the New Year!

December 27, 2012

 | 

“You only live once, but if you do It right, once is enough.” Mae West

I am counting my blessings this holiday season and you are a blessing in my life. My parents are also a blessing. They are celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary this month.

I wanted to share a few interesting things I learned at the Florida Realtors Economic Summit earlier this month.

• Thirty-one percent of transactions in Florida year to date through October were cash and 19% were international. Read more

« Newer Posts   Older Posts »

Davidson Realty