The summer time condo trends have had their ups & downs and Miami Beach real estate sales did slow somewhat over the summer months, while inventory rose then fell back to April 2010 levels. Although a steady confidence builds along the beaches, the month of October again proved it to be a slower month for condo sales…

Statistics for the month reflect 4,356 total condos for sale along the Miami-Dade County oceanfront communities of South Beach, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village and Sunny Isles Beach with condo inventory levels down 6% year to date; again this month condo inventory is down 2% over last month with what is now a 27 month supply based on the previous 30-day closed sales:

** South Beach Condos: 1,535 for sale | 56 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 127 | Average Buyer Discount 6% | Average PPSF Asking $338/Sold $308
** Miami Beach Condos: 1,219 for sale | 44 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 155 | Average Buyer Discount 5% | Average PPSF Asking $254/Sold $236
** Bal Harbour Condos: 237 for sale | 7 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 184 | Average Buyer Discount 8% | Average PPSF Asking $371/Sold $329
** North Bay Village Condos: 216 for sale | 8 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 81 | Average Buyer Discount 2% | Average PPSF Asking $130/Sold $127
** Sunny Isles Beach Condos: 1,149 for sale | 46 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 127 | Average Buyer Discount 4% | Average PPSF Asking $243/Sold $227

Miami Beach | Sunny Isles Real Estate Summary

On one side of the coin, Miami Beach condo inventory has been decreasing ~2% each month, sale-price to list-price ratios have been increasing reflecting an average 4% buyer discount while active days on market have decreased to 4.5 months to sell. All of these three indicators are good signs for improvement but on the flipside, I’m also seeing selling price per square foot on the consistent, downward trend. For the prior month, Miami Beach (REO) Bank Owned foreclosures made up only 4% of our inventory and have sold at 101% sale to list while Miami Beach short sales made up 18% of our condo inventory and sold at 96% sale to list. 79% of all closed sales last month were cash transactions! Seasonal demand has been huge and short term luxury rentals available via MLS are almost completely absorbed. Many vacationers will be in for the holidays to enjoy the cool bliss of Miami Beach during winter and to explore the vast opportunity along Miami-Dade County Beaches. For more information on oceanfront locations, luxury buildings or statistics & trends simply write, find me on ‘Live Chat’ or call me toll free at 1.888.383.7326.

October 2010 – Real Estate Stats for the Miami Beaches

September 2010 - Real Estate Statistics for the Miami Beaches

June 2010 – Real Estate Statistics for the Miami Beaches

In researching Miami Beach condo inventory Q2 2009

including the Dade County entities of South Beach, Miami Beach, North Bay Village, Surfside, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach we have an inventory on May 11th 2009 at 5,677 (6,073 from May REO analysis and down 7%) total condos.

Out of those, how many would you guess are REO (Real Estate ‘Bank’ Owned)?….  only 80 (Bank Owned Down 27% from March 109 selection)  along the Dade County beaches or 1%. How many are short sales…? Miami Dade “beaches” short sales reflect 1,068 (Down 6% from May’s short sale selection of 1,131) or 19% of total condo inventory. These figures are derived from the South East Florida MLS (Multiple Listing Service).

MLS STATS show the Average REO (Real Estate Owned) Miami Beach List price is at $287,608 (Down 2% from March figures averaging $294,389) ~ Ave. list price per square foot cost at $260PSF (Up 13% over March $226PSF “asking“ prices) and average square footage at 1,069 SF.

These are the Best 20 MIAMI BEACH BANK OWNED (REO) DEALS.

I assure you I know local inventory and relay the very best… Miami Beach, Sunny Isles condo deals here {REO Miami Beach Bank Owned Condos Here} Click on any photo to enlarge. Feel free to post a comment with insights or questions pertaining… You will see ‘Pending’ in the upper left corner as these desirable condos soon go under contract fast! First Time Home Buyers are taking advantage of the new affordable selection plus $8,000 tax credit while Miami Beach Investors Note 2% to 5% ROI when owned outright. The truth is in the numbers, 1.888.383.7326.

You go Kris!