February 9th, 2022 7:24 PM by WILLIAM GARRISON
It’s no surprise that we’ve seen strong demand for Venice, Florida homeownership in recent years, and more so during the pandemic. With increased demand, comes increased home prices, where the hottest markets in December 2021 saw an average 25.5% higher listing price. Plus, an overall national increased median home sales price to $346,000, which is up 16.9% from 2020 – the highest on record going back to 1999.2
With all of this, Venice, Florida real estate has been rated for the eighth year in a row, as the best long-term investment. Venice, Florida real estate is an investment in your client’s future and would be considered a stable and secure asset that can grow. Not to mention, it’s more than just a house, it’s a home for your client’s family, loved ones, memories and I think we all were reminded in the last two years, how important home is.
Buyers are motivated to have Venice, Florida properties of their own and maybe speed up their house hunt. It’s been reported that home buyers have viewed an average of eight homes before purchasing, the lowest number on record. Three of those eight homes were viewed with the help of virtual open houses and video tours.