Since the 2008 housing crisis, Miami’s Brickell Condo market had become attractive to domestic and international buyers. Some key contributing factors to this attractiveness is Florida’s favorable tax regulations, the slow global economy, and political unrest in parts of the world like Central and South America and Europe. Not to mention, of course, Miami’s beautiful sandy beaches, great year round weather, hundreds of restaurants and cultural attractions such as Art Basel & Miami Art Week and the International Boat show, all of which makes Miami and South Florida hard to resist!
BRICKELL CONDO Q1 2017 MARKET REPORT (33130 Zip Code)
As all signs lead downward for the Miami condo market and now that Q1 2017 has come to an end, we are often asked the question, “How is the Miami Real Estate Market?”. To provide educated answers to these questions, we rely on our analysis of various sources of market sales and economic data. The Vaughn Real Estate Team & Carrington Real Estate has partnered with Altos Research to deliver you up-to-date information about the Brickell condo market. Here are some market data highlights as of March 31, 2017:
- The median listed sale price in Brickell is $401,500 (down from $415,000 at the end of Q4 2016)
- Days on Market is trending higher at about 8 Months or 255 days (Up from 241 at the end of Q4 2016)
The Brickell market continues to show evidence of slowing down. Both prices and inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks, but the 90 Day Rolling Average Price Trend Data shows a steady price decline as we close out Q1 2017.
We continue to Watch the Market Action Index because it answers the question “How is the Market?” by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies Seller’s Market conditions. Below 30, conditions favor the buyer. We are still in a buyer’s market for Miami Brickell condos and we expect to see this trend as more new condos enter the market in 2017-2018.
WHAT TO DO IN A BUYER’S MARKET?
For Buyers: Brickell condo prices are on the decline and are continuing to shift downwards. This may be a great time to buy. Condos in Miami are becoming more affordable, mostly due to the growing condo inventory. Keep in mind; you may need to factor in your income and current mortgage interest rates to gauge how much you can afford to buy.
For Sellers: Brickell condo prices are on the decline and you are facing a downward shift. You may have to list your home for a lower value than when the market is trending upward. However, if you price it competitively during this time, you could attract a lot of buyers’ attention and possibly spark a bidding war between your property (further driving up its value) — since buyers will be on the hunt during this shift in the market. Also keep in mind that we expect to see a growing Miami condo inventory in 2017, so buyers will have more units to choose from.
THE MIAMI MARKET AS A WHOLE
It is important to note that you should compare both the price values of condos and the inventory level of the market together. Typically in Miami, as the inventory decreases, condo prices go up. As the condo inventory increases, condo prices go down.
Also, there are external factors that are affecting the Miami real estate market. As mortgage rates increase, buyers can afford to buy less. In addition, South Americans and Europeans historically make up a big percentage of the Miami condo buyers, and with the U.S dollar now stronger than most of these foreign currencies, these buyers have now backed away from the market.
Miami Brickell condo market stats in this article are based off of the Miami, FL 33130 ZIP code.
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Written by D. “Alex” Vaughn
Alex Vaughn, is a Broker Associate Realtor on The Vaughn Real Estate Team with Carrington Real Estate Services (US) LLC and specializes in helping first home buyers find condominiums and homes in the Greater Miami area. Alex is a highly experienced agent, offering end-to-end professional service.