REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT MARCH 2026

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MARKET PERSPECTIVE

With 2,743 closed sales, March marked the 10th consecutive month of year-over-year gains, bringing first-quarter sales to 6,316—a 16% increase over Q1 2025.

Meanwhile, new listings continue to post declines. The 12,153 listings added through March were 14% fewer than during the same period last year, with year-over-year monthly declines posted in 10 of the preceding 11 months.

Strong sales, combined with a slower pace of new listings, continue move inventory lower, now down 19% year over year with 15,774 active listings as of March 31^st. Months of supply stood at 7.99, down 25% from the same time in 2025 and within the 6–12 month range considered balanced for Southwest Florida. Notably, both inventory and months of supply also declined from February—an unusual trend historically.

KEY POINTS FOR SELLERS

• Steady buyer activity continues: Sales remain elevated year over year, reflecting steady demand in the market.
• Two-tier market: Strong sales are concentrated in well-priced, well-presented homes, while others are experiencing longer days on market.
• Seasonal buyer activity will wane: With uncommitted seasonal buyers usually finalizing decisions in April and early May, positioning your home correctly now is essential to benefit from current demand.

KEY POINTS FOR BUYERS

• Possibly fewer choices ahead: Inventory typically tightens further in the summer, so waiting may mean fewer options.
• Act decisively: Well-priced homes can move quickly—be prepared to move when the right property appears.
• A confident time to buy: Current marketconditions are creating a more stable, balanced environment for buyers ready to act.