“Truth bomb: real estate headlines are noisy. This quick snapshot keeps it simple—what’s happening, why it matters, and how to move smart in Tampa Bay.”

Two-Minute Market Snapshot: Tampa Bay’s Six-County Cheat Sheet

Whether you’re browsing bungalows in St. Pete, eyeing new builds in Wesley Chapel, or chasing land in Polk, this evergreen guide shows you exactly what to scan each month—fast. Bookmark it, then plug in the latest numbers and boom: you’ve got a ready-to-share 2-minute update for Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Hernando, and Citrus.

How to read this in just 60 seconds and it make sense!

For each county, update these six metrics monthly and skim the “What it means” cue:

1. Median Sale Price – price trend line (up/down/flat).

2. New Listings (MoM) – fresh supply entering.

3. Months of Supply – <3 = seller-leaning, ~3–5 = balanced, >5 = buyer-leaning.

4. Days on Market (Median) – speed check.

5. Close-to-List % – negotiation power (100%+ = tight).

6. Price per Sq Ft – apples-to-apples comparable gauge.

Pro tip: Keep the visuals identical each month so your eyes learn the pattern. If two or more metrics shift together (e.g., supply up + DOM up), expect leverage to change.

County-by-County Snapshot (plug-and-play)

Pinellas County (St. Pete, Clearwater, beaches)

• Buyer vibe: Renovated mid-century, condos, beach-adjacent lifestyle.

• Watch: PPSF swings by neighborhood; flood zones and insurance.

• If you see: Supply ↓ & DOM ↓ → compete early, strong terms, focus on pre-inspection-ready homes.
  What it means: Tight, location-driven market where turnkey near the water moves fast—be offer-ready and double-check insurance.

Hillsborough County (Tampa, South Tampa, Riverview, Carrollwood)

• Buyer vibe: Urban condos to suburban new-builds; commute + schools matter.

• Watch: In-city vs suburban splits; townhome surge near job hubs.

• If you see: New listings ↑ but CTL% steady → more choice without big price give.
  What it means: Choice-rich and hyper-local—use comps + commute to target value and win on terms more than price.

Pasco County (Wesley Chapel, Trinity, Odessa edge)

• Buyer vibe: Master-planned communities, newer construction, value for space.

• Watch: Builder incentives vs resale pricing; CDD/HOA totals in payment.

• If you see: MOS ↑ & DOM ↑ → negotiate upgrades/closing costs on both resale & new.
  What it means: New-build heavy with leverage—stack builder incentives against resale savings to stretch your budget.

Polk County (Lakeland, Auburndale, Winter Haven)

• Buyer vibe: Bigger lots, lakes, commutable corridor value.

• Watch: Commute trade-offs; septic vs sewer; insurance on older stock.

• If you see: Price flat & CTL% < 98% → room to win on terms or rate buydowns.
  What it means: Best bang-for-buck along the I-4 corridor—trade a longer drive for space and negotiate rate buydowns.

Hernando County (Spring Hill, Brooksville)

• Buyer vibe: Space, affordability, nature-adjacent living.

• Watch: Well/septic inspections; insurance on frame homes; age of roof/HVAC.

• If you see: DOM ↓ but MOS flat → best homes move first; sharpen readiness more than price.
  What it means: Affordable with room to roam—move-in-ready homes go first; be prepared and mind well/septic details.

Citrus County (Homosassa, Crystal River, Inverness)

• Buyer vibe: Waterfront springs, manatee country, vacation-to-full-time flow.

• Watch: Flood/insurance nuances; short-term rental rules by area.

• If you see: New listings ↑ & CTL% ↓ → patient buyers can secure concessions.
  What it means: Lifestyle and seasonal rhythms—water-adjacent wins attention, but patient buyers often land concessions.

This way of looking at the market keeps you out of headline whiplash and focused on the levers that actually move deals: price trend, supply, speed, and negotiation power. Curious what these numbers mean for your address, budget, or timeline? Tap us. Buy and Sell Tampa Bay is here to make the next move simple—and smart.