Real Estate Market Reports · Current Housing Trends 2026
Real Estate Market Reports · Current Housing Trends 2026
The Ultimate Guide for Palm Beach County Florida
This article is the ULTIMATE Guide to the Palm Beach County, Florida Market Reports. See monthly housing updates, trends, sold prices, home values, active listings, and neighborhood data to guide your next buying, selling, or investing in real estate.
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Curious if now’s a good time to sell—or if prices are rising in your area? Each month, we break down the latest real estate stats so you can make confident decisions, whether you’re buying, selling, or staying put.
Stay up-to-date with our monthly Market Reports! Staying up-to-date on Florida’s real estate market trends is essential for making informed decisions when buying, selling, or investing.
The market’s unique seasonal shifts, driven by factors like weather, taxes, interest rates, seasonal changes, and out-of-state buyers, can significantly impact property values and availability of new listings.
Palm Beach County Real Estate Snapshot Report
Market Report was Released September 16, 2026 with August 2026 Stats
How these reports are made: The BeachesMLS compares the stats from the current year of a specific month with the same month last year. The reports are released about the 3rd week of the each month with the total stats for the previous month.
Summary of the Palm Beach County Snapshot
September Report August Stats 2026
Palm Beach County Real Estate Market Summary Report
August 2026 Stats of Home Prices, Sales, Trends, & Inventory
For August, Palm Beach County showed mixed sales activity with firmer pricing and faster market timing. Single-family homes recorded 1,112 closed sales (vs. 1,135, -2%) with 465 cash purchases (+5.9%), a median sale price of $650,000 (+3.2%), 94.8% of original list price received (+1.6%), and a median 40 days to contract (-13%); supply tightened with 4,345 active listings (-23.8%) and 3.5 months of inventory (-32.7%). Townhouse/condo activity posted 765 closed sales (vs. 820, -6.7%) with 438 cash purchases (-2.9%), a median sale price of $300,000 (+5.3%), 92.6% of original list price received (+2.5%), and a median 69 days to contract (-6.8%); inventory eased to 5,770 active listings (-17.1%) and 6.7 months of supply (-25.6%).
Here are the clearest seller-leaning signals in Palm Beach County’s August data, focusing on tight supply, firm pricing, and faster market timing.
- Single-family supply squeeze: Months supply 3.5 (-32.7% YoY) and active listings 4,345 (-23.8%) signal constrained inventory—classic seller leverage.
- Pricing power holding: Median price $650,000 (+3.2%) with 94.8% of original list received (+1.6%), indicating limited discounting.
- Faster absorption: Median 40 days to contract (-13%), showing quicker deal-making.
- Demand quality: 465 cash sales (+5.9%) for single-family, reducing financing friction and supporting pricing.
- Condos improving: Median price $300,000 (+5.3%) and 92.6% of original list received (+2.5%); supply is easing with months supply 6.7 (-25.6%) and inventory -17.1%, tilting conditions toward balance but trending seller-favorable.
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Video Of Florida Housing Market Report
Florida Housing Report Video
Update Released September 16, 2026 With August 2026 Stats
Click image above to watch this quick video by Florida Realtors® Association
The Florida Realtors® Housing Market Update for August 2026 indicates that the market is stabilizing as tightening inventory keeps home prices steady despite rising mortgage rates. While closed sales for single-family homes and condos saw slight year-over-year declines, median prices continued to increase modestly.
Understanding these trends helps you time your transactions for maximum advantage—whether buying in the off-season for better prices or selling during peak demand. Having the knowledge of real estate market dynamics empowers you to make strategic, well-timed moves that can lead to financial success.
For investors, being aware of the latest trends enables you to identify profitable opportunities, from vacation rentals to long-term properties.
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Single Family Homes Market Report
Palm Beach County, Florida
Market Report Released March 16, 2026 with February 2026 Stats
The above table provides a detailed analysis of the residential single family real estate/ housing market in Palm Beach County, Florida for the August 16, 2026 Report with September 2026 Stats that highlights key statistics and trends.
Condos Townhouses Market Report
Palm Beach County, Florida
Released September 16, 2026 with August 2026 Stats
The above table provides a detailed analysis of the residential condos/ townhouses in the real estate/ housing market in Palm Beach County, Florida for the September 16, 2026 Report with August 2026 Stats that highlights key statistics and trends.
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Freddie Mac 30 Year Average Historical Mortgage Rates
On October 8, 2026, Average 30 Year Mortgage Rate was up 1.1% from a year ago at 7.4% and 6.73% for 15 Year Mortgage Rate up 1.2% from a year ago.
Chart is based on a 30Y FRM = 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage
Lowest Mortgage Rate was 2.65% on Jan 6, 2021
Highest Mortgage Rate was 18.63% on October 8, 1981
To view the latest update on mortgage rates, plus interact with 30 year chart, go to: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Rates.
You might like to read: Why Florida Interest Rates Matter Now
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Market Report
Released September 16, 2026 with August 2026 Stats
(This is an example of a Monthly City Market Report.)
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Market Action Index
Slight Seller's Market
Update Released March 16, 2026
This week the median list price for Palm Beach Gardens, FL is $1,498,000 with the market action index hovering around 32. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 31. Inventory has held steady at or around 380.
In the last few weeks the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb.
Source: Michael Lewis Marketing and Altos Research.
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