Manatee County's housing market saw a 10.8% decline in single-family home sales with a slight 0.1% price increase to $480,495. Condo and townhome sales dropped 1.7%, with median prices falling 9.2% to $305,000. Inventory favors buyers, with longer times to contract and close. Sarasota County experienced a slight rise in single-family sales but a 7.5% price drop, while condo sales increased 9.1% with a 9.5% price decrease.