One of the biggest stories unfolding in Stuart and Martin County real estate right now is something many consumers may not fully recognize: sales activity is rising even as prices adjust.
Yes, median sale prices have moderated from the peak levels of the past few years. But here’s what’s important closed sales, pending contracts, and condo transactions are up year-over-year. That tells us something very powerful:
Buyer demand is real
It’s simply price-sensitive.
When homes are positioned properly for today’s market, they are selling and in many cases, selling quickly:
We are experiencing what I would call a healthy rebalancing. Inventory in Martin County has expanded modestly, creating more options for buyers and bringing us back toward equilibrium. Homes are no longer selling in days with dozens of offers as we saw during the height of the frenzy. Instead, properties are trading in a more sustainable 50-90 day timeframe depending on price point and property type.
For consumers, this is critical to understand.
This is not a declining market, it isa normalizing one.
In fact, in our own business we are seeing strong inbound interest from out-of-state buyers who recognize the value opportunity.
Carolyn Lovett, my team member and I of over 25 years, recently helped a wonderful couple from Maryland purchase a beautiful waterfront home in Beau Rivage in Stuart. We also assisted buyers from Minnesota who are now under contract on a water-front property in South Sewall’s Point. Additionally, a referral from New Jersey a friend refering a friend purchased a home in Monarch Country Club directly via Facetime. It’s a lakefront property with a pool and hot tub, and they felt confident enough in the value and lifestyle to secure it remotely.
My daughter Sarah Stracuzzi and I assisted a couple in Rocky Poiny sell their home in one week just under $900,000 which prompted another neighbor to call Sarah across the street and Sarah successfully sold their home than for full price for $930,000 in less than one month.
That is not Hesitation.
That is conviction.
We are also seeing multiple properties go under contract with more than one offer particularly when priced correctly and located on the water, in gated communities or in high-elevation neighborhoods.
The divergence between slightly lowersale prices and rising transaction volume is the headline story of 2026. Buyers are acting but strategically. Sellers are succeeding but only when they align with market realities.
For homeowners, this means pricing and presentation matter more than ever. For buyers, it means opportunity exists without the chaos of bidding wars dominating every transaction.
The Treasure Coast remains one of Florida’s most desirable coastal markets especially for waterfront living, lifestyle communities and long-term value.
If you are considering buying or selling, now is the time for a confidential strategy conversation. Markets shift and understanding the shift is where opportunity begins.
For more information, reach out to Patrick Stracuzzi, broker-associate at Remax Select Properties, at 772-283-9991 or Stracuzzi.com