November 2018 is a Neutral market!

The number of for sale listings was up 13.5% from one year earlier and up 6.6% from the previous month. The number of sold listings increased 1.2% year over year and decreased 6.1% month over month. The number of under contract listings was down 2.5% compared to previous month and up 1% compared to previous year. The Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales is 3.3, up 13.8% from the previous year.

The Average Sold Price per Square Footage was up 6.8% compared to previous month and up 18.7% compared to last year. The Median Sold Price increased by 0.4% from last month. The Average Sold Price also increased by 6.9% from last month. Based on the 6 month trend, the Average Sold Price trend is "Appreciating" and the Median Sold Price trend is "Neutral".

The Average Days on Market showed a neutral trend, a decrease of 7% compared to previous year. The ratio of Sold Price vs. Original List Price is 94%, was the same compared to previous...

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St.Petersburg Development Review Commission unanimously approved a 20-story tower that would replace several affordably priced apartment buildings.

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Though ONE St. Petersburg is not yet finished, some buyers hope to flip their units for hefty profits as Tampa Bay's luxury condo boom continues unabated.

By Susan Taylor Martin
Published December 6

ST. PETERSBURG — Less than a month ago, an investor paid $511,200 for a unit in Tampa Bay's newest condo tower, ONE St. Petersburg.

This week, she sold it — for $702,000.

Though the 41-story tower in downtown St. Petersburg is not yet finished, several buyers already have moved in while others hope to quickly flip their units — at hefty profits — as the bay area's luxury condo boom...

A decade after the Great Recession of 2008, commercial real estate in St. Petersburg is booming.

Vacancy rates are at a 20-year low and lease rates are at a 20-year high for downtown office buildings. New economy companies, especially those in the life sciences and technology sectors, make up a growing percentage of the tenants downtown as their real estate needs match the available space. The city is poised to get its first new office building in the downtown core in nearly 30 years, and a pending project — the redevelopment of the 86-acre Tropicana Field site — is creating buzz nationwide.

“The type of people knocking on the door today has changed drastically,” said Alan DeLisle, a veteran economic developer who was named St. Petersburg’s city development administrator in 2014. “The quality and the types of...

Whether it's your primary residence, secondary home or seasonal getaway, furnishing a home can be a burdensome task. If you enjoy interior design as a hobby or find enjoyment crafting a space to your taste, comfortably furnishing a home to live in can be a big process. One option buyers can consider when buying a home is to focus your search on "turn-key" properties. These are listings that come equip with many of the interior necessities such as couches, tables, beds and more. They may even include fully stocked kitchens with plates, silverware and cookware. The inventory of listings sold completely furnished is limited so be sure to discuess with your Realtor that you're looking for turn-key properties and request an inventory sheet of everything that comes in the sale. For those interested in properties like this, here are 5 turn-key properties on the market right now that are ready for you to start living your best life.

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Since DWELL expanded from Sarasota north to our sister-city St. Petersburg early this year, we have been interacting much more frequently with buyers looking to be closer to Tampa in the vibrant area of St. Pete/Clearwater. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between the small beach towns of St. Pete Beach & Clearwater beach, so you can find the place that’s best for you!

September 2018 is a Neutral market! The number of for sale listings was down 16.6% from one year earlier and up 11.5% from the previous month. The number of sold listings decreased 31.6% year over year and decreased 49% month over month. The number of under contract listings was down 2.8% compared to previous month and up 29.6% compared to previous year. The Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales is 5.2, up 21% from the previous year.

The Average Sold Price per Square Footage was up 8.9% compared to previous month and down 7.3% compared to last year. The Median Sold Price increased by 15.3% from last month. The Average Sold Price also decreased by 3% from last month. Based on the 6 month trend, the Average Sold Price trend is "Neutral" and the Median Sold Price trend is "Appreciating".

The Average Days on Market showed a downward trend, a decrease of 56.6% compared to previous year. The ratio of Sold Price vs. Original List Price is 98%, an increase of 6.5% compared...

September 2018 is a Seller's market! The number of for sale listings was up 7.3% from one year earlier and up 4.5% from the previous month. The number of sold listings increased 3.8% year over year and decreased 18.6% month over month. The number of under contract listings was down 3.8% compared to previous month and up 56.8% compared to previous year. The Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales is 3, up 3.5% from the previous year.

The Average Sold Price per Square Footage was the same as compared to previous month and up 6.3% compared to last year. The Median Sold Price decreased by 1.5% from last month. The Average Sold Price also decreased by 2.3% from last month. Based on the 6 month trend, the Average Sold...