Florida economist predicts housing ready to recover

So, after 18 months of cooling off, we are finally seeing some positive statements about the condition of the Florida real estate market report by the Florida Association of Realtors.

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FAR - News & Events - Florida economist predicts housing ready to recover

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Marco Island Homes for Sales As of 5/29/2007

Marco Island Homes for Sales

As of 5/29/2007

The following shows price range for the various categories of condos and homes on Marco Island as of the date above.

Condos
Beachfront from $299,000 to $11,900,000 (415 Available)
Gulffront from $599,000 to $2,200,000 (50 Available)
Golf Course Community from $795,000 to $925,000 (3 Available)
Water Direct from $225,000 to $2,100,000 (203 Available)
Water Indirect from $395,000 to $788,500 (34 Available)
Inland from $139,900 to $4,250,000 (274 Available)

Single Family
Beachfront from $4,795,000 to $10,900,000 (5 Available)
Gulffront $2,500,000 (only one Available)
Golf Course Community from $499,000 to $4,000,000 (20 Available)
Water Direct from $699,000 to $8,299,000 (259 Available)
Water Indirect from $524,900 to $5,250,000 (242 Available)
Inland from $285,000 to $3,699,000 (183 Available)

Lots
Beachfront from $1,200,000 to $5,800,000 (7 Available)
Gulffront from $1,150,000 to $1,300,000 (4 Available)
Golf Course Community from $395,000 to $650,000 (5 Available)
Water Direct from $495,000 to $4,950,000 (147 Available)
Water Indirect from $395,000 to $1,850,000 (126 Available)
Inland from $189,000 to $1,950,000 (169 Available)

Active Listings on Marco Island
764 Single Family Homes
1032 Condos
472 Lots

Want to know more about buying or selling on Marco Island?

Contact Joe Bartos at (239) 404-5068 or email at info@BartosGroup.com
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Information derived from the Marco Island MLS. Deemed Accurate but not guaranteed.

Pending Sales Remain Strong

For two years buyers have been waiting to come back into the Marco Island real estate market. Well, it appears it's safe to go back into the water again. We are seeing good growth in properties going under contract(pending sales) in the last couple of months. Particularly in May, a traditionally down month for pending sales, we are postioned to meet or beat the April 2007 and May 2006 numbers.

With 10 days left in May, total pending sales are 1 property shy of May 2006 numbers and 81% of last month's numbers. Single Family Homes have match last May's numbers and are 76% of last month's pending sales numbers. Multi-Family Condos/Townhouses/Villas are 2 properties shy of last year's numbers and 87% of April 2007 numbers. Lots are also picking up some momentum as they have matched last May's numbers and have already surpassed April 2007 pending sales.

Furthermore, overall average sales price is higher that April 2007. This could indicate that buyer's are re-entering the higher price sectors of our market. In addition, we have seen increased abuyer activity on our websites and other lead generation systems. These are all good signs that our market is returning to a normal ranges. If these indicators continue to progress the way they are, it is going to be a very good summer for Marco Island real estate.

For more information about Marco Island Homes for Sale, contact:
Joseph A. Bartos, P.A.
(239) 404-5068
mailto:info@bartosgroup.com
Let us assist you in buying or selling a property in the Marco Island area.

Marco Island Homes for Sales As of 5/21/2007

Marco Island Homes for Sales

As of 5/21/2007

The following shows price range for the various categories of condos and homes on Marco Island as of the date above.

Condos
Beachfront from $345,000 to $11,900,000
Gulffront from $599,000 to $2,200,000
Golf Course Community from $795,000 to $925,000
Water Direct from $225,000 to $2,100,000
Water Indirect from $395,000 to $788,500
Inland from $139,900 to $4,250,000

Single Family
Beachfront from $4,795,000 to $10,900,000
Gulffront from $2,500,000 (only one single family home available for gulffront)
Golf Course Community from $499,000 to $4,500,000
Water Direct from $699,000 to $8,299,000
Water Indirect from $499,999 to $5,250,000
Inland from $299,000 to $3,699,000

Lots
Beachfront from $990,000 to $5,800,000
Gulffront from $1,150,000 to $1,300,000
Golf Course Community from $395,000 to $650,000
Water Direct from $495,000 to $4,950,000
Water Indirect from $379,000 to $1,850,000
Inland from $189,000 to $1,950,000

Active Listings on Marco Island
769 Single Family Homes
1033 Condos
468 Lots

Want to know more about buying or selling on Marco Island?

Contact Joe Bartos at (239) 404-5068 or email at info@BartosGroup.com
The Bartos Group
Amerivest Realty
www.Marco-Naples-Homes.com
www.Naples-Marco-Homes.com

Information derived from the Marco Island MLS. Deemed Accurate but not guaranteed.

Marco Island Homes for Sales As of 5/14/2007

Marco Island Homes for Sales

As of 5/14/2007

The following shows price range for the various categories of condos and homes on Marco Island as of the date above.

Condos
Beachfront from $345,000 to $11,900,000
Gulffront from $599,000 to $2,390,000
Golf Course Community from $795,000 to $925,000
Water Direct from $225,000 to $2,100,000
Water Indirect from $395,000 to $788,500
Inland from $139,900 to $4,250,000

Single Family
Beachfront from $4,795,000 to $10,900,000
Gulffront from $2,500,000 (only one single family home available for gulffront)
Golf Course Community from $499,000 to $4,500,000
Water Direct from $699,000 to $8,299,000
Water Indirect from $499,999 to $5,250,000
Inland from $299,000 to $3,699,000

Lots
Beachfront from $990,000 to $5,800,000
Gulffront from $1,150,000 to $1,300,000
Golf Course Community from $395,000 to $650,000
Water Direct from $495,000 to $4,950,000
Water Indirect from $379,000 to $1,750,000
Inland from $189,000 to $1,950,000

Active Listings on Marco Island
774 Single Family Homes
1045 Condos
463 Lots

Want to know more about buying or selling on Marco Island?

Contact Joe Bartos at (239) 404-5068 or email at info@BartosGroup.com
The Bartos Group
Amerivest Realty
www.Marco-Naples-Homes.com
www.Naples-Marco-Homes.com

Information derived from the Marco Island MLS. Deemed Accurate but not guaranteed.

Marco Island Homes for Sales

As of 5/7/2007

The following shows price range for the various categories of condos and homes on Marco Island as of the date above.

Condos
Beachfront from $345,000 to $11,900,000
Gulffront from $599,000 to $5,695,000
Golf Course Community from $795,000 to $925,000
Water Direct from $225,000 to $2,100,000
Water Indirect from $395,000 to $788,500
Inland from $139,000 to $4,250,000

Single Family
Beachfront from $4,795,000 to $10,900,000
Gulffront from $2,500,000 (only one single family home available for gulffront)
Golf Course Community from $499,000 to $4,500,000
Water Direct from $699,000 to $8,500,000
Water Indirect from $499,999 to $5,250,000
Inland from $306,000 to $3,699,000

Lots
Beachfront from $990,000 to $5,800,000
Gulffront from $1,150,000 to $1,300,000
Golf Course Community from $395,000 to $650,000
Water Direct from $495,000 to $4,950,000
Water Indirect from $349,900 to $1,850,000
Inland from $189,000 to $1,950,000

Active Listings on Marco Island
780 Single Family Homes
1038 Condos
465 Lots

Want to know more about buying or selling on Marco Island?

Contact Joe Bartos at (239) 404-5068 or email at info@BartosGroup.com
The Bartos Group
Amerivest Realty
www.Marco-Naples-Homes.com
www.Naples-Marco-Homes.com

Information derived from the Marco Island MLS. Deemed Accurate but not guaranteed.

Marco Island Statistics for April 2007

Marco Island Statistics for April 2007.
Information derived from the Marco Island MLS. Deemed Accurate but not guaranteed.

New Listings Single Family / RE1 Lots Multi-family / RE2 Total All Prop. Types Available Listings Single Family / RE1 Lots Multi-family / RE2 Total All Prop. Types Pending Listings Single Family / RE1 Lots Multi-family / RE2 Total All Prop. Types Single Family/RE1 Sold Closed Average Sale Price ($) Median Sale Price ($) Total Sold $ Volume Closed in 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days 120 Days 121+ Days Lots Sold Closed Average Sale Price ($) Median Sale Price ($) Total Sold $ Volume Closed in 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days 120 Days 121+ Days Multi-family/RE2 Sold Closed Average Sale Price ($) Median Sale Price ($) Total Sold $ Volume Closed in 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days 120 Days 121+ Days Total All Prop. Types Sold Closed Average Sale Price ($) Median Sale Price ($) Total Sold $ Volume Closed in 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days 120 Days 121+ Days

April 2007 82 27 80 197 April 2007 923 494 1,164 2,697 April 2007 30 5 32 71 April 2007 22 $961,136 $912,500 $21,144,999 0.00% 0.00% 13.64% 9.09% 77.27% April 2007 13 $540,692 $1,040,625 $7,029,000 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% April 2007 31 $624,694 $525,000 $19,365,501 3.23% 3.23% 0.00% 9.68% 83.87% April 2007 66 $720,295 $593,251 $47,539,500 1.52% 1.52% 4.55% 7.58% 84.85%

March 2007 90 34 109 248 March 2007 934 532 1,222 2,806 March 2007 23 10 32 66 March 2007 20 $1,058,369 $924,950 $21,167,378 0.00% 10.00% 15.00% 0.00% 75.00% March 2007 3 $351,667 $295,000 $1,055,000 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% March 2007 28 $741,661 $637,500 $20,766,500 7.14% 10.71% 3.57% 3.57% 75.00% March 2007 52 $865,171 $650,000 $44,988,878 3.85% 11.54% 7.69% 1.92% 75.00%

% Change -8.89% -20.59% -26.61% -20.56% % Change -1.18% -7.14% -4.75% -3.88% % Change 30.43% -50.00% 0.00% 7.58% % Change 10.00% -9.19% -1.35% -0.11% 0.00% -100.00% -9.09% 0.00% 3.03% % Change 333.33% 53.75% 252.75% 566.26% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% % Change 10.71% -15.77% -17.65% -6.75% -54.84% -69.89% -100.00% 170.97% 11.83% % Change 26.92% -16.75% -8.73% 5.67% -60.61% -86.87% -40.91% 293.94% 13.13%

April 2006 54 25 99 179 April 2006 863 580 1,189 2,710 April 2006 18 13 31 63 April 2006 23 $1,320,935 $845,000 $30,381,500 0.00% 4.35% 4.35% 4.35% 86.96% April 2006 15 $655,600 $375,000 $9,834,000 13.33% 6.67% 0.00% 0.00% 80.00% April 2006 24 $997,253 $767,032 $23,934,063 4.17% 0.00% 16.67% 0.00% 79.17% April 2006 63 $1,023,438 $725,000 $64,476,563 4.76% 3.17% 7.94% 1.59% 82.54%

% Change 51.85% 8.00% -19.19% 10.06% % Change 6.95% -14.83% -2.10% -0.48% % Change 66.67% -61.54% 3.23% 12.70% % Change -4.35% -27.24% 7.99% -30.40% 0.00% -100.00% 213.64% 109.09% -11.14% % Change -13.33% -17.53% 177.50% -28.52% -100.00% -100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 25.00% % Change 29.17% -37.36% -31.55% -19.09% -22.58% 0.00% -100.00% 0.00% 5.94% % Change 4.76% -29.62% -18.17% -26.27% -68.18% -52.27% -42.73% 377.27% 2.80%

More Public Beach Access to Come

About this time last year, I had posted some information about a new public beach access slated to be on an easement just north of the new Madeira condominiums. The low-key walkway would provide access for renters and residents in the nearby area. Based on the original plan, there is no parking or dropoff points available at this location but they are investigating the possibility of rest areas.

At that time, the Council approved the idea and the next step was to negotiate an easement agreement. Once the agreement was finalized, the City had to wait until the Madeira was completed to take possession of the easement. The City took possession of the property in late January and bidding for the project opened yesterday. The bids will go to City Council for approval on May 7th.

This should certainly improve the demand for Unit 7 properties.

For more information on Marco Island Real Estate,

Contact Joseph A. Bartos, P.A.
Amerivest Realty
(239) 404-5068
jbartos@bartosgroup.com