Market Pulse, September 2026 Data: A $485,000 Median in Both Counties as Rates Hold at 7.40%
September’s single-family median hit $485,000 in both Manatee and Sarasota, supply tightened and homes went under contract faster, while the 30-year rate held at 7.40%. Here’s what the new data means for buyers, sellers and investors.
Rate Watch: Citizens Reopens After Isaias as Rates Hold at 7.40%
Citizens resumed new-policy binding after Isaias, while the 30-year mortgage average still sits at 7.40%. Here’s the Monday Rate Watch for Manatee and Sarasota closings.
Rate Watch: Mortgages Hit 7.40% as Isaias Freezes New Florida Policies
The 30-year mortgage average jumped to 7.40%, and Citizens has paused new policies statewide while Isaias hits the Panhandle. Here’s what it means for closings in Manatee and Sarasota.
Market Pulse, October 2026: Rates Top 7% as Local Inventory Keeps Shrinking
Mortgage rates topped 7%, but local inventory keeps shrinking and homes are selling faster than a year ago. Here's the October 2026 Market Pulse for Manatee and Sarasota.
The Fed Raised Rates: What September's Hike Means for Manatee & Sarasota Buyers and Sellers
The Fed raised rates for the first time since 2023 as inflation picked back up. Here's what it means for mortgage rates and your plans in Manatee and Sarasota.
The Fed Holds, Rates Bounce and Citizens Cuts Premiums: Your Spring 2026 Market Update
Mortgage rates dipped below 6% in February, then bounced as the Fed held steady. Meanwhile, Citizens approved rate cuts for Manatee and Sarasota policyholders.
The Fed Cuts Again: Year-End Moves for Manatee & Sarasota Homebuyers
The Fed made its third straight cut on Dec. 10. Here's where mortgage rates stand, the new 2026 loan limits, and the Jan. 1 homestead deadline to know.
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