At SRQ Coastal Living powered by Coldwell Banker Realty, we believe in data over drama. Each month, we publish Just the Facts! — a clear, fact-based snapshot of what’s really happening in the Sarasota/Manatee real estate market.
October 2025 Market Snapshot
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1,258 single-family homes sold
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35% of buyers paid cash
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1,162 homes went pending
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The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25% for the second time this year
Month-Over-Month Comparison (September vs. October)
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Metric
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September 2025
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October 2025
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Trend
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Homes Sold
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1,315
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1,258
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▼ Slight decrease
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Cash Buyers
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36%
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35%
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▼ 1% fewer cash
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Homes Pending
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1,016
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1,162
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▲ More activity
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Fed Rate Change
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–0.25% (1st cut)
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–0.25% (2nd cut)
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Continued easing
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What It Means
Even as total closed sales softened slightly, pending contracts increased — a signal that buyer confidence is returning thanks to lower interest rates. The Sarasota/Manatee market remains active, with serious buyers continuing to move quickly on well-priced homes.
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1️⃣ The MARKET dictates price — not opinions or outdated values.
2️⃣ Proper marketing exposes your home to the right buyers and gets it sold.
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