Luxury & Waterfront Insights
March 2026
Affordability is quietly improving, and buyers are responding. Rates have dipped below 6%, pending sales are up more than 10%, and a balanced market is rewarding those who bring strategy over momentum.
Space Coast March Snapshot
A functioning market where strategy matters more than momentum
Affordability is quietly improving, and buyers are responding. Rates have dipped below 6%, easing monthly payments and bringing many sidelined buyers back into the market. Prices are down about 2.8% year over year—not a correction, but stabilization after the aggressive run-up of the past few years. At the same time, pending sales are up more than 10%, a clear sign that demand is re-engaging as the numbers begin to make sense again.
Inventory sits around four months of supply, creating a balanced environment. Homes are not moving automatically, but well-positioned properties are attracting activity. The market is functioning—neither overheated nor distressed—and both buyers and sellers benefit from bringing strategy rather than relying on momentum alone.
Buyers: This is one of the most balanced environments we've seen in years. Rates below 6% combined with stabilized pricing create real opportunity, but the best properties still move quickly. Being prepared with financing and a clear decision framework is essential.
Sellers: Well-positioned homes are still attracting strong interest, but strategic pricing and presentation matter more than ever. With three decades of experience, 25% of our listings over the past 24 months sold at or above asking. If that level of execution matters to you, let's schedule a 2026 listing strategy session.
~Dewayne
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Common questions about March's luxury and waterfront market
Why are pending sales increasing now?
Affordability has improved meaningfully. With rates dipping below 6% and prices stabilizing about 2.8% below last year, more buyers are finding the numbers make sense. Pending sales up 10% year over year signals real re-engagement, not just seasonal fluctuation.
Is this price decline a market correction?
No, it's stabilization. Prices down 2.8% year over year represents a normalization after years of aggressive appreciation, not a correction. The market is functioning in a balanced state—neither overheated nor distressed—which creates opportunity for both buyers and sellers.
What does four months of inventory mean?
Four months of supply indicates a balanced market—not too tight to drive bidding wars, not too loose to signal weakness. Homes aren't moving automatically, but well-positioned properties with strong presentation and strategic pricing are attracting serious buyers.
Should buyers wait for rates to drop further?
Rates below 6% represent meaningful improvement from earlier highs. Trying to time the market perfectly often means missing the right property. In a balanced market, being prepared to act when the right home appears matters more than trying to predict rate movements.
What's the advantage of listing now versus waiting?
Buyers are re-engaging with improved affordability, and pending sales momentum suggests demand is building. Well-positioned homes are attracting activity now. Waiting for perfection often means competing with more inventory later. Strategic execution matters more than market timing.
How should sellers price in this environment?
Strategic pricing backed by comprehensive market analysis is essential. Homes aren't moving on momentum alone—buyers are selective and informed. Our track record shows execution matters: 25% of our listings over the past 24 months sold at or above asking price.
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