MIAMI — Palm Beach County total home sales increased for the seventh consecutive month, driven by national-leading wealth migration and all-cash buyers, according to March 2026 statistics released by the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the MIAMI Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS).
Total home sales increased 12.9% year-over-year. Sales of Palm Beach County properties priced at $5 million and above climbed 77.3% from a year earlier. At the more accessible end of the market, condo sales in the $300,000 to $400,000 price range surged 10.64% year-over-year.
“Palm Beach County is more than just a lifestyle and tax magnet; we are a magnet for buyers seeking careers, investment opportunities, and a high quality of life,” JTHS-MIAMI President Jaime Kriske said. “South Florida is only just beginning its rise as one of America’s top regions, and we are all fortunate to be a part of it.”
Top Palm Beach County rankings:
- West Palm Beach ranked No. 1 All-Cash Home Buying Market in the U.S. via Redfin
- Palm Beach ranked No. 2 in the world for Top Global Markets for Five-Year growth via Knight Frank Wealth Report 2025
- West Palm Beach ranked No. 2 America’s Fastest-Growing Millionaire Hub via USA Wealth Report 2025.
Palm Beach County Total Sales Rise
Total home sales increased 12.9% year-over-year in March 2026, from 2,209 to 2,495.
Sales of Palm Beach County properties priced at $5 million and above climbed 77.3% from a year earlier. At the more accessible end of the market, condo sales in the $300,000 to $400,000 price range surged 10.64% year-over-year.
The sales total doesn’t include South Florida’s new construction, pre-construction and condo conversion sales because they are largely not reported in the MLS. But MIAMI led the charge to publish two new construction reports.
International buyers purchased 49% of new South Florida construction, pre-construction and condo conversion sales over an 18-month period ending in July 2025, according to MIAMI REALTORS® first-ever New Construction Global Sales Report in collaboration with industry leaders.
Our second New Construction Global Sales Report, published in November 2025, showed an increase in global sales and buyers from 73 countries, according to the MIAMI REALTORS® November 2025 Global Sales Report in collaboration with industry leaders.
Palm Beach County Single-Family Home Sales Increase for the Seventh Consecutive Month
Palm Beach County single-family home sales increased 14.26% year-over-year in March 2026, from 1,255 to 1,434.
Palm Beach County existing condo sales increased 11.22% year-over-year in March 2026, from 954 to 1,061.
The lack of Federal Housing Administration loans for many existing Miami condominium buildings is preventing further market strengthening. Of the 2,397 condominium buildings in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, only 21 are approved for FHA loans, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Just 0.9% of South Florida condo buildings are approved for FHA loans. Florida is the only state in the U.S. that requires a client to put down 25% for a limited review if the condo building doesn’t have enough in reserves. The requirement for every other state is 10%.
Palm Beach County Condominium Sale Prices Have Appreciated 127.6% Since 2011
Palm Beach County condo prices have increased 127.6% since 2011, from $145,000 to $330,000.
Palm Beach County condo prices increased 6.45% year-over-year in March 2026, from $310,000 to $330,000. Condo inventory is declining year-over-year, which will put upward pressure on prices.
Palm Beach County single-family home median sale prices increased 3.20% year-over-year in March 2026, from $625,000 to $645,000.
Palm Beach County single-family home prices have risen 115.7% since 2011, from $299,000 to $645,000.
South Florida’s surging multifamily market and the Florida Live Local Act should boost affordability in the future. Southeast Florida ranks No. 1 in the U.S. for most multifamily construction, according to MIAMI REALTORS® Research. This is important because it adds more overall housing/apartment supply to a city, creates more affordability and adds to Miami’s economic growth.
Florida’s Live Local Act, which was passed in 2023 and amended in May 2024, is encouraging developers to build more affordable housing. The Live Local Act gives developers the highest density allowed in a local area if they allocate 40% of its units for affordable housing. The state law defines an affordable unit as being at or below 120% of an area’s median income.
South Florida remains a bargain in comparison to other global cities. For $1M, homebuyers can purchase 58 square meters of prime property in Miami, according to the 2025 Knight Frank Wealth Report. That is almost four times more than Monaco (19 square meters), nearly two times more than New York (34) and London (34) and more than Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and more.
Mortgage Rates Forecasted to Increase Due to Geopolitical Events
Mortgage rates are trending up because of inflation, the Iran war and current geopolitical events. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.18% in March 2026.
“Amid more challenging macroeconomic conditions, it’s fair to expect South Florida’s housing market to be more resilient than the national housing market due to sustained wealth migration,” MIAMI REALTORS® Chief Economist Gay Cororaton said. “South Florida has a larger presence of high-end cash buyers that make up over half of the market and who are less sensitive to rising mortgage rates.”
Total Palm Beach County Inventory Declines
Total active listings at the end of March 2026 decreased 15.3% year-over-year, from 14,958 to 12,672. Decreasing supply means more buyer competition and upward price pressure.
Inventory of single-family homes decreased 14.07% year-over-year in March 2026 from 6,487 active listings last year to 5,574 last month.
Condominium inventory decreased 16.21% year-over-year in March 2026, from 8,471 to 7,098 listings during the same period in 2025, but the total is still significantly below pre-pandemic.
Months’ supply of inventory for single-family homes is 4.7 months, which indicates a seller’s market. Inventory for existing condominiums is 8.5 months, which indicates a balanced market. A balanced market between buyers and sellers offers between six- and nine-months supply.
Nationally, total housing inventory is 1.36 million units, according to NAR. That is up 2.3% from March 2025. There is 4.1-month supply of unsold inventory, up from 4 months from one year ago.
Palm Beach County Real Estate: $321 Million in Local Economic Impact
Every time a home is sold it impacts the economy: income generated from real estate industries (commissions, fees and moving expenses), expenditures related to home purchase (furniture and remodeling expenses), multiplier of housing related expenditures (income earned as a result of a home sale is re-circulated into the economy) and new construction (additional home sales induce added home production).
The total economic impact of a typical Florida home sale is $129,000, according to NAR. Palm Beach County sold 2,495 homes in March 2026 for a local economic impact of $321 million.
Palm Beach County total dollar volume increased 29.25% year-over-year in March 2026 to $2.6 billion.
Single-family home dollar volume increased 44.20% year-over-year to $1.9 billion. Condo dollar volume increased 26.94% year-over-year to $676 million.
Palm Beach County Distressed Sales Remain at Historic Lows, Reflecting Healthy Market
Only 0.8% of all closed residential sales in Palm Beach County were distressed last month, including REO (bank-owned properties) and short sales.
Short sales and REOs accounted for 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively, of total Palm Beach County sales in March 2026.
National Sales Decline Year over Year
In Florida, closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 24,497 in March 2026, up 5.9% year-over-year, while existing condo-townhouse sales totaled 9,423, up 12%.
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes was $420,000, up 1.8% year-over-year, according to data from Florida Realtors Research Department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. Last month’s statewide median price for condo-townhouse units was $315,000, even vs. last year. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.
Nationally, total existing home sales decreased 1% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, according to NAR. Median existing home prices increased to $408,800, up 1.4% from one year ago ($403,100) – the 33rd consecutive month of year-over-year price increases.
Palm Beach County Real Estate Attracting Near List Price
The median percent of original list price received for single-family homes was 94% in March 2026. The median percent of original list price received for existing condominiums was 92%.
The median number of days between listing and contract dates for Palm Beach County single-family home sales was 42 days, up from 43 days last year. The median time to sale for single-family homes stayed even at 83 days.
The median number of days between the listing date and contract date for condos was 71 days, up from 64 days. The median number of days to sale for condos was 111 days, up from 100days.
Palm Beach County Cash Sales More than National Figure
Cash sales represented 52.6% of Palm Beach County closed sales in March 2026, compared to 52.9% in March 2025. About 27% of U.S. home sales are made in cash, according to the latest NAR statistics.
Cash buyers are not deterred by rising rates. The high percentage of cash buyers reflects South Florida’s top position as the preeminent American real estate market for foreign buyers, who tend to purchase with all cash as well as some moving from more expensive U.S. markets who can buy more with their profits from real estate sales.
Cash sales accounted for 62.8% of all Palm Beach County existing condo sales and 45% of single-family transactions.
To access March 2026 Palm Beach County Statistical Reports, visit http://www.SFMarketIntel.com
Note: Statistics in this news release may vary depending on reporting dates. MIAMI reports exact statistics directly from its MLS system.
About the MIAMI Association of REALTORS®
The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) was chartered by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® in 1920, and is celebrating 106 years of service to REALTOR® members, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Composed of six boards: MIAMI- RESIDENTIAL, MIAMI- COMMERCIAL; BROWARD-MIAMI, a division of MIAMI REALTORS®; JTHS-MIAMI, a division of MIAMI REALTORS® in the Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound area; MIAMI YPN, our Young Professionals Network Council; and the Corporate Board of Directors. MIAMI REALTORS® represent 60,000 total real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local REALTOR® association in the U.S. and has official partnerships with 301 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is www.MiamiRealtors.com
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