Miami Existing Condominium Sales Spike 50 Percent

The Miami real estate market continues to strengthen as a result of increased sales and stabilizing home prices. In the Miami Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), there was a 59 percent increase in condominium sales in August compared to August 2009 and a 77 percent increase compared to two years ago, according to the MIAMI Association of REALTORS and the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS).

The sales of existing single-family homes in the Miami MSA increased 12 percent in August compared to August 2009 and were 36 percent higher than they were in August 2008. The Miami real estate market experienced rising residential sales since August 2008, posting increases for 23 consecutive months. After dipping slightly last month, single-family home sales are again reflecting healthy gains, while condominium sales continue to increase significantly.

"We are encouraged by the fact that the sales of both single-family homes and condominiums are increasing," said Jack H. Levine, 2010 Chairman of the Board of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS. "Home prices continue to stabilize, but the substantial presence of distressed properties in our market is contributing to fluctuations in median sales price levels. Still, the evident demand for South Florida real estate is definitely a positive sign."

Statewide sales increased 22 percent for condominiums and one percent for single-family homes.
Nationally, sales of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops rose 7.6 percent from July, but remain 19 percent below August 2009, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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