Douglas Elliman Releases Q2 2020 South Florida Market Reports
Douglas Elliman has just released their Q2 2020 Market Reports for South Florida, which were prepared by Miller Samuel, a leading independent appraisal firm. The reports, which cover the areas such as Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach, and the Miami Coastal Mainland, have revealed that the COVID-19 market shutdown during much of the second quarter caused sales to fall sharply in South Florida.
Douglas Elliman has just released their Q2 2020 Market Reports for South Florida, which were prepared by Miller Samuel, a leading independent appraisal firm. The reports, which cover the areas such as Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach, and the Miami Coastal Mainland, have revealed that the COVID-19 market shutdown during much of the second quarter caused sales to fall sharply in South Florida, despite the strength of the market in the first quarter.
Miami Beach/Barrier Islands
Overview:
Condo price trend indicators moved higher as the number of sales dropped during the shutdown
Single-family price trend indicators continued to decline along with sales and listing inventory year over year
Luxury condo price trend indicators pressed higher as listing inventory showed a slight gain
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Overall:
Median sales price rose 10.3% to $480,000
Average price per square foot edged up 6.1% to $659
Number of sales dropped 34.9% to 501
Listing inventory decreased by 0.5% to 6,393 units
Luxury Condo:
Median sales price increased by 11.6% to $2,850,000
Average price per square foot rose 4.8% to $1,231
Number of sales fell 37.7% to 43
Listing inventory slipped 3.0% to 1,095 units
Luxury Single Family:
Median sales price decreased by 22.6% to $7,200,000
Average price per square foot jumped 17.2% to $1,388
Number of sales had no change at 9
Listing inventory increased by 25.4% to 173 units
Miami Coastal Mainland
Overview:
Condo listing inventory and number of sales declined, median sales price reached a new record
Single-family median sales price rose to a new record as both sales and listing inventory fell sharply
Luxury condo price trend indicators showed mixed results as the number of sales saw a significant decline
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Overall:
Median sales price rose 4.4% to $355,000
Average price per square foot increased by 5.1% to $289
Number of sales dropped 20.1% to 2,672
Listing inventory declined by 7.8% to 9,699 units
Luxury Condo:
Median sales price fell 14.0% to $805,000
Average price per square foot dropped 0.6% to $489
Number of sales declined by 33.5% to 115
Listing inventory increased by 13.4% to 2,508 units
Luxury Single Family:
Median sales price fell 11.9% to $1,410,000
Average price per square foot rose 25.5% to $557
Number of sales decreased by 6.1% to 153
Listing inventory dropped 1.1% to 915 units
Fort Lauderdale
Overview:
Condo sales dropped at the highest rate in more than thirteen years as all price trend indicators rose annually
Single-family sales fell at the largest rate since 2007 as median sales price stabilized
Luxury condo price trend indicators increased above year-ago levels at their most robust rate in six quarters
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Luxury Condo:
Median sales price rose 6.0% to $1,282,330
Average price per square foot increased by 5.2% to $587
Number of sales slipped 27.5% to 37
Listing inventory declined by 16.5% to 283 units
Luxury Single Family:
Median sales price dropped 22.5% to $2,500,000
Average price per square foot decreased by 23.9% to $596
Number of sales fell 20.5% to 35
Listing inventory declined by 12.5% to 259 units
Boca Raton/Highland Beach
Overall:
Condo sales declined year over year at its highest rate in 13 years as median sales price increased
Single-family sales declined year over year at its highest rate in 13 years as median sales price surged
Luxury condo median sales price declined while luxury single-family median sales price rose
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Luxury Condo:
Median sales price fell 23.0% to $885,000
Average price per square foot slipped 13.0% to $461
Number of sales declined by 21.2% to 52
Listing inventory surged 11.2% to 328
Luxury Single Family:
Median sales price dropped 13.1% to $2,215,000
Average price per square foot decreased by 12.6% to $382
Number of sales slipped 12.1% to 51
Listing inventory declined by 0.3% to 304 units
Delray Beach
Overview:
Single-family sales declined at the largest year over year rate in over thirteen years as the market paused
Condo median sales price was unchanged year over year, the eighteenth straight quarter without a decline
Luxury single-family listing inventory declined annually as luxury condo listing inventory saw a large gain
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Luxury Condo:
Median sales price decreased by 6.7% to $810,500
Average price per square foot rose 6.7% to $445
Number of sales slipped 24.6% to 46
Listing inventory surged 20.9% to 208 units
Luxury Single Family:
Median sales price dropped 0.6% to $2,087,500
Average price per square foot fell 13.7% to $504
Number of sales declined by 15.2% to 28
Listing inventory increased by 5.7% to 130
Wellington
Overview:
Condo sales declined sharply as median sales price increased year over year for the fifteenth straight quarter
Single-family listing inventory and sales showed sharp declines from prior year levels
Luxury listing inventory across both property types jumped from prior year
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Luxury Condo:
Median sales price fell 19.9% to $585,000
Average price per square foot dropped 10.1% to $313
Number of sales increased by 16.7% to 7
Listing inventory rose 72.2% to 62 units
Luxury Single Family:
Median sales price declined 24.3% to $1,135,000
Average price per square foot slipped 34.9% to $426
Number of sales jumped 15.0% to 23
Listing inventory increased by 9.2% to 226 units
Palm Beach
Overview:
Condo price trend indicators jumped as the largest average sales size in two years skewed them higher
Single-family listing inventory fell by the largest rate in seven years of tracking
Luxury listing inventory showed a substantial drop as price trend indicators surged year over year
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Luxury Condo and Single Family:
Median sales price surged 33.1% to $14,000,000
Average price per square foot rose 18.4% to $2,180
Number of sales dropped 30.8% to 9
Listing inventory declined by 65.6% to 22 units
Jupiter/Palm Beach Gardens
Jupiter Overview:
Single-family sales price trend indicators and sales continued to show substantial year over year growth
Condo price trend indicators rose year over year for the fourth straight quarter
Palm Beach Gardens Overview:
Single-family sales fell at their most significant rate in fourteen years
Condo price trend indicators rose year over year for the third consecutive quarter
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Jupiter Luxury Condo:
Median sales price decreased by 19.9% to $733,000
Average price per square foot dropped 10.6% to $404
Number of sales fell 13.6% to 19
Listing inventory increased by 16.7% to 63 units
Jupiter Luxury Single Family:
Median sales price declined by 11.5% to $2,300,000
Average price per square foot decreased by 2.9% to $647
Number of sales fell 7.4% to 25
Listing inventory dropped 15.3% to 111 units
Palm Beach Gardens Luxury Condo:
Median sales price fell 26.7% to $440,000
Average price per square foot dropped 24.1% to $239
Number of sales declined by 19.0% to 17
Listing inventory surged 67.4% to 72 units
Palm Beach Gardens Luxury Single Family:
Median sales price jumped 21.2% to $2,347,500
Average price per square foot rose 8.7% to $501
Number of sales decreased by 23.1% to 20
Listing inventory dropped 27.5% to 95 units
By Isabella Zimmermann
CC Homes Offers On-Demand Telemedicine Services Through Exclusive Partnership With Baptist Health South Florida
CC Homes, one of Florida’s leading homebuilders led by Jim Carr, has teamed up with Baptist Health South Florida in an exclusive partnership to provide health care on demand to homebuyers in CC Homes communities Canarias at Downtown Doral and Maple Ridge in Ave Maria, FL.
CC Homes, one of Florida’s leading homebuilders led by Jim Carr, has teamed up with Baptist Health South Florida in an exclusive partnership to provide health care on demand to homebuyers in CC Homes communities Canarias at Downtown Doral and Maple Ridge in Ave Maria, FL. With health top of mind globally amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Canarias and Maple Ridge homebuyers will receive complimentary Baptist Health Digital Health Kits powered by TytoCare™. The digital health kit offers unlimited virtual urgent care visits and the innovative TytoHome personal exam device, an easy-to-use touchscreen, HD camera and microphone, infrared digital thermometer, as well as several adapters to record ears, throat, heart and lungs.
“As a homebuilder we strive to create exceptional places to live. Places that are comfortable, healthy and that offer many conveniences and uncommon luxuries,” said Andres Miyares, Chief Operating Officer at CC Homes. “Baptist Health Care On Demand delivers the same value and quality, and we’re proud to offer our homebuyers premium access to this cutting-edge medical technology.”
Available for non-life-threatening illness and injuries, the technology enables Canarias and Maple Ridge homebuyers to avoid busy waiting rooms while saving time, money and finding peace of mind with 24/7 access to Baptist Health South Florida’s trusted healthcare providers in the comfort of their own homes.
CC Homes’ Canarias development, a community of more than 300 luxury single-family homes and townhomes in Miami’s Downtown Doral neighborhood, began offering Digital Health Kits in December 2019. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit South Florida earlier this year, CC Homes decided it was crucial that buyers in their other master-planned development, Maple Ridge in Ave Maria, also receive privileged access to the technology. All homebuyers at Canarias and Maple Ridge receive one year of free and unlimited face-to-face video Urgent Care visits as well as the TytoHome Medical Exam Device. They also receive concierge setup and 24/7 customer support.
“The convenience and value of telehealth isn’t a secret after the last three months, and Baptist Health has led the way in giving consumers access to virtual care since 2016,” said Danny Elfenbein, director of Digital and Consumer Solutions at Baptist Health South Florida. “This innovative ‘healthcare included’ approach with CC Homes and TytoCare™ will make healthcare more convenient than ever as we empower consumers to be more engaged in their own care.”
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Luxury Home Builder Frank McKinney Sells His Final Direct Oceanfront Palm Beach Spec Home
Luxury home builder and award winning author Frank McKinney has sold his final direct oceanfront Palm Beach spec home which was completed in 2019 for $10.1 million, a record price-per-square-foot of $1,867. Located at 3492 South Ocean, the modern beachfront estate was unveiled with a lavish party which featured a stunt in which McKinney repelled from a helicopter onto the tropical modern home
Luxury home builder and award winning author Frank McKinney has sold his final direct oceanfront Palm Beach spec home which was completed in 2019 for $10.1 million, a record price-per-square-foot of $1,867. Located at 3492 South Ocean, the modern beachfront estate was unveiled with a lavish party which featured a stunt in which McKinney repelled from a helicopter onto the tropical modern home, see the video below for the footage. The buyer was Vernon Hill who was the founder, former chairman, president and CEO of Commerce Bancorp in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. McKinney first purchased the property in 2016 for $3 million and initially listed the home for $17.5 million in May 2019 before later dropping the price to $13.9 million in December 2019. Both the buyer and seller were represented by Steven Presson of The Corcoran Group.
3492 South Ocean features 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms spread over 7,850 square feet. The lavish beachfront mansion features some of the finest finishes including an oceanfront gourmet kitchen with 11,000 year-old Azure-Blue Lava Kitchen Countertops from France, a master-suite with direct ocean views, a 3-Story ocean-view glass elevator encased in a glass wine room, a cascading water wall & reflecting pool with a “Walk over Water” feature and an indoor jellyfish sphere with touch tank which is the only one in a private home.
3492 South Ocean is located directly on the Atlantic Ocean with direct beach access and the outdoors offers the best of South Florida including a 50′ disappearing-edge resort-style pool, lush landscaping and a rooftop lounge with ocean views.
Amazon To Build Largest Distribution Center in South Florida After Scoring Approval From Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade commissioners have voted unanimously to sell a vacant lot located at 13200 Southwest 272nd Street near the Homestead Air Reserve Base in South Miami-Dade County to Amazon for $22,056,853, clearing the way for Amazon to build a new distribution center to service South Florida.
Miami-Dade commissioners have voted unanimously to sell a vacant lot located at 13200 Southwest 272nd Street near the Homestead Air Reserve Base in South Miami-Dade County to Amazon for $22,056,853, clearing the way for Amazon to build a new distribution center to service South Florida. Amazon will invest $80 million into the property to build out the distribution center which will be a minimum of 1 million square feet and could become the largest in the region. The distribution center would be used to distribute products including food, produce and groceries. The facility is expected to create at lease 325 permanent full-time jobs with an annual salary of $32,000. 25% of the funds paid by Amazon to acquire the site will be dedicated to the Miami-Dade Affordable Housing Trust and the remaining funds will be allocated to the Homestead Air Reserve Base Fund. The South Miami-Dade facility would be the 4th distribution center used by Amazon in the South Florida region.
TimeEquities Launches Leasing For Resort-Style Development CasaMara In West Palm Beach
Global real estate firm Time Equities, Inc. (TEI) has officially launched leasing at CasaMara, a mixed-use, resort-style development located in the heart of the El Cid neighborhood and the Antique Row District in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Global real estate firm Time Equities, Inc. (TEI) has officially launched leasing at CasaMara, a mixed-use, resort-style development located in the heart of the El Cid neighborhood and the Antique Row District in West Palm Beach, Florida. The project features a total of six low-rise buildings made up of 300 class-A apartments, a 16,000-square-foot clubhouse, as well as an additional 16,000 square feet of retail shops called The Plaza at CasaMara, all of which will spread out over 10 acres of land.
Construction is well underway at 3111 South Dixie Highway and is slated to deliver completed homes in three phases. The first 100 units along with the clubhouse, which houses many of the amenities offered at CasaMara, will be completed by early fall 2020. The following two phases will be completed in winter 2020 and spring 2021, respectively.
MSA Architects are responsible for both the site planning and the distinct Spanish-Eclectic style architecture of the development. ID and Design International designed clean, stylish home interiors with modern finishes such as bright kitchens, large balconies, smart home features, and full-size washers and dryers. Kitchens have been furnished to have white quartz countertops, white subway tiles backsplashes, and stainless-steel Samsung appliances. Other home features include oversized showers and windows, elevators in buildings, access-controlled building systems, and best-in-class acoustics designed with noise reduction.
Units range from studios to three-bedrooms, with pricing starting at $1,726. Lincoln Property Company, the second-largest multifamily management company, is handling CasaMara’s leasing and marketing.
“We currently have over 700 prospective renters on our VIP list thus far, and we are very excited about the incredible interest we’re seeing in the project,” said Stefane Spano of Lincoln. “This development offers an unmatched amenities package for the marketplace and is located in an exceptional, convenient area that is minutes away from Downtown West Palm Beach.”
CasaMara’s amenities, also designed by ID and Design International, were created to give tenants a luxury lifestyle experience. These include a resort-style pool with private cabanas, a pool pavilion building with grilling stations and a 60-foot water wall, a Jacuzzi with therapeutic jets, a co-working lounge with private offices and complimentary WiFi, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a bark park, a game room with billiards and Wii Stations, a club room with art lounge and fireplace, dining facilities for private parties. There is also a full suite of children’s amenities including a kids pool, an air-conditioned playroom, and an outdoor playground.
“CasaMara presents an opportunity for residents to have everything at their fingertips – resort-style amenities, shops, and restaurants, all steps from their front door,” said Robert Singer, Director of Development at Time Equities. “We are offering an all-inclusive, unparalleled living experience in an area that continues to evolve with exciting cultural additions and modern retail and office complexes.”
The Plaza will provide an inviting environment for the community and shoppers alike with its on-street parking, wide sidewalks with shade trees, lush landscaping, outdoor seating, and a corner park with fountains. Avison Young will be handling the retail leasing and marketing for The Plaza, which is set to open in spring 2021.
CasaMara is conveniently located approximately 1.5 miles south of Downtown West Palm Beach and offers easy access to I-95, Palm Beach International Airport, and all the other splendors Palm Beach and Palm Beach County has to offer.
By Isabella Zimmermann
Former Top Silverstein Exec Launches Hyperion, A New Investment And Development Firm
Rob Vecsler, a former Silverstein Properties executive, has announced that after leaving Silverstein he is re-launching Hyperion Group, a South Florida and New York based real estate investment and development firm. Rob Vecsler spent the past six years at Silverstein Properties in New York, where he served as President of Residential Development and Head of Acquisitions
Rob Vecsler, a former Silverstein Properties executive, has announced that after leaving Silverstein he is re-launching Hyperion Group, a South Florida and New York based real estate investment and development firm. Rob Vecsler spent the past six years at Silverstein Properties in New York, where he served as President of Residential Development and Head of Acquisitions, overseeing in excess of $4 billion dollars in development and acquisitions, while also serving on the company’s investment committee. Vecsler has reconstituted the core team at Hyperion that developed several large-scale projects together in Miami.
To coincide with the re-launch of Hyperion Group, the firm has formed a partnership with Winter Properties to co-invest in investment opportunities in South Florida, New York and other select markets. Hyperion will serve as the developer for the venture’s projects.
“We are delighted to have Winter as a venture and capital partner,” said Rob Vecsler, Principal and CEO of Hyperion. “Our combined investment and development capabilities, together with substantial investment capital, allows us to be bold, nimble, and competitive wherever we see opportunity,”
The partnership just closed on their first deal, a development site in West Palm Beach and plans to develop a 300-unit multi-family property. The West Palm Beach site has flexible as-of-right zoning allowing for a mixed-use development, which will include over 300 multi-family residences. Managing through recent market conditions, Hyperion worked with the seller to negotiate and close the transaction at a basis that maximizes the new venture’s development program optionality. The venture is pursuing additional sites and monitoring the market to acquire assets presenting further value opportunities.
“We are pleased to have co-invested in the first of what we expect will be many deals with Rob and Hyperion, as we are committed to investing in and growing this venture together,” said David Winter, Co-CEO of Standard Industries. “We hope to play a key role in Hyperion’s growth as a leading real estate development and investment platform.”
“We’re excited about this development project and the overall venture as it exemplifies Winter’s focus on relationships with companies like Hyperion that have strong leadership and compelling growth strategies,” said Rick Singer, President of Winter Properties.
Estates At Acqualina Tops Out South Tower In Sunny Isles Beach
The South Tower of The Estates at Acqualina, the highly anticipated $1.8 billion residential development, topped out in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach on July 3. The 52-story South Tower now rises 646 feet tall and after breaking ground in May 2018, the development is on track for the South Tower completion in the 2nd Quarter of 2021.
The South Tower of The Estates at Acqualina, the highly anticipated $1.8 billion residential development, topped out in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach on July 3. The 52-story South Tower now rises 646 feet tall and after breaking ground in May 2018, the development is on track for the South Tower completion in the 2nd Quarter of 2021. The landmark occasion coincides with the reopening of the Sales Gallery which features a full-scale model of an Estates residence, giving potential buyers the ability to fully appreciate the luxury amenities that will be available in each residence complete with exquisite furnishings, rich materials and extraordinary attention to detail.
“We are one step closer to completing The Estates at Acqualina,” said Michael Goldstein, President of Sales. “Art, architecture and lifestyle are what we live by. We deliver beauty and wonderful lifestyle in everything we do.”
The Estates at Acqualina will offer 248 luxurious residences from three to seven bedrooms in two towers, The South Tower, and the Boutique North Tower with the 29th Floor currently being poured. Villa Acqualina will offer 45,000 square feet of amenities including a spa and fitness center, a world-class restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Circus Maximus, a full floor of amenities including an ice skating rink, bowling lanes, a golf simulator and a movie theater.
Through an exclusive partnership with one of the world’s most celebrated designers, the entrance lobbies at The Estates at Acqualina will be designed by none other than the late Karl Lagerfeld. Mr. Lagerfeld’s design and style will further enhance the grandeur of two of the most important spaces at The Estates.
The Estates’ 5.6 acres of grounds and gardens will offer lush landscaped gardens, multiple pools, a FlowRider® wave simulator, a basketball court, a bocce court, a dog park, soccer field, a beachfront restaurant and five-star beach and pool services. Also available will be 24-hour valet, 24-hour security services, a full service resident concierge and a house Rolls-Royce car.
The Estates benefits from its sister developments, Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach and The Mansions at Acqualina. The legendary service by Acqualina Resort & Residences, a Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel and TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Resort in the Continental United States, ensures that The Estates at Acqualina delivers ultimate perfection and a unique experience on every level.
Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $4.6 to $14.5 million with penthouses up to $32 million.
Goddard Investment Group Moves To Evict WeWork From South of Fifth Location
WeWork’s landlord at 429 Lenox Avenue, Goddard Investment Group, has moved to evict WeWork from their South of Fifth location at 429 Lenox Avenue in South Beach. The 43,500 SF building is fully leased by WeWork who skipped out on rent payments for April, May and June.
WeWork’s landlord at 429 Lenox Avenue, Goddard Investment Group, has moved to evict WeWork from their South of Fifth location at 429 Lenox Avenue in South Beach. The 43,500 SF building is fully leased by WeWork who skipped out on rent payments for April, May and June. An eviction notice reportedly alleges WeWork behind in excess of $650,000 in unpaid rent which must be paid by today or WeWork must vacate the property (July 7, 2020). WeWork first opened the South of Fifth location in early 2016 and is committed to the NNN lease until 2031. Goddard Investment Group financed 429 Lenox Ave. with a $23 million floating-rate loan issued by Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc. In Miami WeWork has other locations at 350 Lincoln Road, Brickell, Downtown Miami and Coral Gables.
Times have not been good to WeWork following its failed IPO in 2019. The coworking giant recently announced that it will being closing its first location to ever open in New York City and saw its valuation slashed from over $47 billion to $2.9 billion.
In May 2020, a group of WeWork’s members moved toward suing the co-working giant demanding that WeWork cease collecting rental fees. Many tenants had already requested rent relief, cancelled their leases or stopped paying, which put over $5.5 billion of CMBS loans backed by WeWork occupied properties at risk. Some of the CMBS loans back WeWork flagship locations in New York and San Francisco. WeWork has retained Newmark Knight Frank and JLL to try to renegotiate leases and negotiate concessions from landlords at some of their properties as the firm try to stave off a potential bankruptcy.
WeWork’s problems do not end there. Former CEO and co-founder Adam Neumann is reportedly under investigation for self-dealing by the New York State Attorney General. In addition, the Tokyo-based SoftBank led by Masayoshi Son and a special committee of WeWork board members have been locked in a legal battle after Softbank walked away from a $3 billion tender offer in April 2020 which was part of the $9.5 billion bailout package SoftBank signed with WeWork following WeWork’s failed IPO.
CitizenM Coming To 1212 Lincoln After Acquiring Hotel Piece From Crescent Heights
CitizenM is coming to South Beach after the Dutch hotel group purchased the hotel portion of Crescent Height’s 1212 Lincoln at the junction of Lincoln Road and Alton Road in South Beach. CitizenM paid $9 million for the 50 room hotel which is a part of the 1212 Lincoln mixed-use project which also includes over 70,000 SF of retail and 400 parking spaces.
CitizenM is coming to South Beach after the Dutch hotel group purchased the hotel portion of Crescent Height’s 1212 Lincoln at the junction of Lincoln Road and Alton Road in South Beach. CitizenM paid $9 million for the 50 room hotel which is a part of the 1212 Lincoln mixed-use project which also includes over 70,000 SF of retail and 400 parking spaces. PROFILEmiami first reported that Crescent Heights was looking to bring in CitizenM to the 1212 Lincoln project in September 2017. CitizenM also has two other hotel locations under construction in Miami including Brickell and Miami Worldcenter in Downtown.
1212 Lincoln was designed by Perkins + Will and Plaza Construction is the general contractor on the project. The hotel portion rises 12-stories and the project will also include a 5-story parking garage and a Wells Fargo Bank. Crescent Heights has proposed a rooftop movie theater which is being reviewed by the city. Newmark Knight Frank is overseeing leasing for the retail component of the project. Completion is expected by 2022.
Douglas Elliman Releases June 2020 New Signed Contracts Report for Florida
Douglas Elliman in conjunction with Miller Samuel, a leading independent appraisal firm, has released its second monthly recurring report for June 2020. The report focuses on the new contracts signed and new listings that entered the rapidly changing market in Douglas Elliman’s Florida regions of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Pinellas, and Hillsborough.
Douglas Elliman in conjunction with Miller Samuel, a leading independent appraisal firm, has released its second monthly recurring report for June 2020. The report focuses on the new contracts signed and new listings that entered the rapidly changing market in Douglas Elliman’s Florida regions of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Pinellas, and Hillsborough. Overall, there was a surge in new signed contracts far exceeding year-ago levels, with excess demand coming from the Northeast. However, new inventory level gains have not kept pace with the growth in new contracts.
New contracts and new listings for each property type have been broken out by eight price tranches depending on regional pricing, on a year to year basis. Douglas Elliman will release a similar report to this one once again during the first week of August to disclose data regarding the number of new contracts signed and new listings during the month of July.
Palm Beach County
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Single Family:
Number of new signed contracts soared 71.3% to 4,261 contracts
Listing inventory dropped 19.9% to 1,604 units
642 single family homes priced above $1M went into contract, a 114.7% increase from last year
Condo:
Number of new signed contracts jumped 76.0% to 2,626 contracts
Listing inventory surged 4.2% to 1,175 units
Condos priced between $200K and $299K saw a 107.6% incline in the number of signed contracts for a total of 467
Broward County
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Single Family:
Number of new signed contracts rose 76.1% to 4,336 contracts
Listing inventory decreased by 27.0% to 1,622 units
There was a 123.2% increase in the number of signed contracts for homes priced between $600K and $799K
Condo:
Number of new signed contracts surged 61.4% to 3,154 contracts
Listing inventory fell 14.2% to 1,403 units
78 condos priced between $500K and $599K went into contract, a 116.7% jump from last year
Miami-Dade County
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Single Family:
Number of new signed contracts edged up 74.3% to 3,955 contracts
Listing inventory dropped 25.0% to 1,426 units
There were 172 homes priced between $800K and $99K that went into contract, a 123.4% increase from last year for similarly priced homes
Condo:
Number of new signed contracts climbed 54.6% to 4,093 contracts
Listing inventory slipped 4.0% to 1,918 units
643 condos priced between $200K and $299K went into contract compared to last year’s 344
Pinellas County
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Single Family:
Number of new signed contracts surged 95.9% to 2,897 contracts
Listing inventory decreased by 26.9% to 1,031 units
There was a 148.8% rise in homes priced between $500K and $599K that went into contract
Condo:
Number of new signed contracts increased by 93.4% to 1,408 contracts
Listing inventory fell 12.0% to 512 units
28 condos priced between $800K and $999K went into contract, a 250.0% surge from last year’s 8
Hillsborough County
Key Trend Metrics (Year to Year)
Single Family:
Number of new signed contracts rose 98.2% to 4,524 contracts
Listing inventory declined 32.1% to 1,550 units
There was a 223.9% jump in the number of new signed contracts for homes priced at or above $1M
Condo:
Number of new signed contracts grew 124.0% to 616 contracts
Listing inventory declined 18.9% to 223 units
Condos priced at or above $1M saw a drastic increase of 1633.3% in the number of new signed contracts for a total of 52
by Isabella Zimmermann
A newly completed seven-bedroom waterfront estate at 1155 Belle Meade Island Drive is coming to market with an announced asking price of $43.9 million.