April’s housing statistics show that inventory of available properties rose in Manatee and Sarasota counties. For single-family homes in Sarasota County, inventory is up 8 percent from April last year, and up 14.2 percent in Manatee County from last year. Condo inventory is also on the rise in Sarasota County, up 25.5 percent from last year, while Manatee County experienced a 19.8 percent increase year-over-year. The months’ supply of inventory in the two-county area remains in the range of 4.5 to 5.4 months’ inventory this year, compared to a range of 4.2 to 4.5 months at this time last year.  So while the months’ supply is on the rise, it is still a seller’s market. 

 The median sale price rose year-over-year across the board for both counties. Single family median sales prices are up 12.6 percent in Sarasota County to $250,000, while Manatee County experienced an 8.9 percent to $279,300.  Sarasota County condo median price rose 13.9 percent to $218,000, and Manatee County likewise witnessed a significant increase of 14.1 percent in condo sales price over last year, to $165,500.