December 2024 Was A Buyer’s Market
A buyer’s market is when there are more than 6 months of inventory based on closed sales. A seller’s market is when there is less than 3 months of inventory based on closed sales. A neutral market is when there is 3 – 6 months of inventory based on closed sales.
Caveat: This report includes information for single-family homes, townhomes and condos. While the data from all three property types reflects that we experienced a “buyer’s market” during December 2024, sales are very different for each property type. If you would like market data on a specific property type, please contact us!
December 2024 Was A Buyer’s Market**
Home sales (Sold) for December 2024 was 270, which is up 1.5% compared to December 2023 and 8.4% higher compared to November 2024.
Current inventory (For Sale) of properties for December 2024 was 834 units, which is up 43.4% compared to December 2023 and up 1.5% compared to November 2024.
Homes under contract (Pending Sale) for December 2024 was 237, which is down 18.8% compared to November 2024 and up 7.7% compared to December 2023.
**Buyer’s market: more than 6 months of inventory based on closed sales. Seller’s market: less than 3 months of inventory based on closed sales. Neutral market: 3 – 6 months of inventory based on closed sales.
The Average Sold Price Per Square Foot Was Neutral*
Average Sold Price per Square Foot in December 2024 was $582. It was up 7.6% compared to November 2024 and up 7%
compared to December 2023.
The Average Sold Price per Square Footage is a great indicator for the direction of property values. Since Median Sold Price and Average Sold Price can be impacted by the “mix” of high or low end properties in the market, the Average Sold Price per Square Footage is a more normalized indicator on the direction of property values.
* Based on 6 month trend – Appreciating/Depreciating/Neutral
The Days On Market Trend Was Rising*
Average Days on Market (DOM) in December 2024 was 84. It was up 2.4% compared to November 2024 and up 21.7% compared to December 2023.
The average Days on Market shows how many days the average property is on the market before it sells. An upward trend in DOM indicate a move towards more of a Buyer’s market, a downward trend indicates a move towards more of a Seller’s market.
* Based on 6 month trend – Upward/Downward/Neutral
The Sold/Original List Price Ratio Was Falling**
Sold/Original List Price in December 2024 was 88%. It was the same compared to November 2024 and the down 33.3% when compared to December 2023.
The Sold Price vs. Original List Price reveals the average amount that sellers are agreeing to come down from their original list price. The lower the ratio is below 100% the more of a Buyer’s market exists, a ratio at or above 100% indicates more of a Seller’s market.
** Based on 6 month trend – Rising/Falling/Remains Steady
The Average For Sale Price Was Neutral*
The Average For Sale Price in December 2024 was $1,641,000. It was down 12.2% compared to December 2023 and down 4.6% compared to November 2024.
The Average Sold Price Was Neutral*
The Average Sold Price in December 2024 was $963,000. It was up 11.3% compared to December 2023 and up 10.4% compared to November 2024.
The Median Sold Price was Neutral*
The Median Sold Price in December was $499,000, down 1.2% from $505,000 in December 2023 and up 0.6% from $496,000 in November 2024.
* Based on 6 month trend – Appreciating/Depreciating/Neutral
Months Of Inventory Indicate A Buyer’s Market
Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales in December 2024 was 10.2. It increased 41.6% compared to December 2023 and downb 6.4% when compared to November 2024.
A comparatively lower Months of Inventory is more beneficial for sellers, while higher Months of Inventory is better for buyers.
All reports are published January 2025, based on data available at the end of December 2024. This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the Realtor Association of Miami, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors, or the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Neither the Board or its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Board or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
