The 2011 third quarter Cape Coral and Fort Myers real estate market statistics for both home and condominium sales are listed below.
Cape Coral known as “The Cape,” is a boater’s and fisherman’s paradise and offers almost 200 miles of salt water canals with Gulf access.
- In comparison with 2010 3rd Quarter sales data, we saw a 15% decrease in the number of Cape Coral home sales and a 19% increase in the number of Cape Coral condominium sales. The average price for homes rose by 47% while the average price for condominiums rose by 31%. At the end of the quarter, there were 1,797 active residential properties listed in the Cape Coral MLS. That’s a decrease of 17% versus this time last year.
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If you still are wondering about the prices hitting bottom in Florida, here are some interesting numbers from Realtor.com. According to their review of 2.2 million listings in 146 markets through August, Florida cities have had the largest year-over-year increases in average list prices in the country.
Here is more proof that Florida real estate sales are continuing to rise again this year. According to U.S. Census Bureau reports, doc stamp tax revenue (which is paid on all home sales) rose 9.8% in the second quarter of 2011 versus the same quarter last year. And, we think it’s safe to assume that part of the increase can also be equated to a rise in the value of the property’s being sold here in Florida. Here’s an example of why – 
Realtor.com has outlined the top 10 turnaround cities for real estate market rebounds. The report cites reasons varying from economy to perception and admittedly, had few surprises beyond a Florida market making the Top 5. The list includes markets where researchers found property values to be stabilizing, buyer traffic picking up, and where prices will likely appreciate soon.
