February 2025 SFH Market Update

Podcast Title: Real Property St. Pete Podcast

Hosts: Julie Jones (Smith and Associates) & David Van (Re/Max Metro)
Topic: February 2025 Real Estate Statistics – Pinellas County

🏡 Market Overview

• February is a short month, and the market update is also brief.
• Stats released by the Pinellas Realtor Organization show minimal change overall.
• Market remains stable with gradual shifts, not dramatic changes.

📊 Key Statistics

• Median Time to Contract:
  • 42 days (↑ 4 days from Jan 2025, ↑ 6 days from Feb 2024)
  • Homes are lingering longer, leading to seller impatience, though still within normal range.
• Median Time to Sale:
  • 78 days (↑ 5 days from both Jan 2025 & Feb 2024)
• Active Inventory (Single Family Homes):
  • 3,538 homes (↑ 2.5% from Jan 2025, ↑ 45% from Feb 2024)
  • Buyers now have more choices and time to shop.
  • Surge in open houses, buyers are attending these more than scheduling private showings.
• Absorption Rate (Months Supply of Inventory):
  • 4.2 months (↑ from 4.0 in Jan 2025, ↑ from 3.0 in Feb 2024)
  • Indicates a trend toward a more balanced market.
  • Sellers have a ~1 in 4 chance of selling in current conditions.

💸 Pricing & Seller Behavior

• Median % of Original List Price Received:
  • 94.1% in Feb 2025
  • vs. 93.8% in Jan 2025 and 95.6% in Feb 2024
  • Buyers are now getting ~6% off original list prices (compared to ~4% in 2024).
• Price Reductions are driving the lower list-to-sale ratios.
  • Buyers often wait for price drops before acting.
  • Well-priced, good-condition homes can still sell quickly and near asking price.

📣 Closing Notes

• Use this info to strategize and set realistic expectations.
• Price and condition continue to be the most important factors for sellers.
• Hosts encourage listeners to reach out with questions and subscribe for updates.

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