Real estate sales up statewide

Sales volumes and median prices for existing homes and condominiums were up in March, both statewide and in major Gulf Coast metropolitan areas, according to Florida Realtors.

The latest data from Florida Realtors shows a 37% statewide increase in existing single-family home sales volumes, and a 41% increase in existing condo sales, from February to March 2010.

Median prices have risen as well. March's statewide median existing-home sale price was $137,000, up 4.3% from February. The median sale price for existing condos was $96,900, 5.1% higher than the February price.

Month-over-month gains increased regionally as well. A chart showing total volumes, median prices, and percent changes for Gulf Coast MSAs is included below.