Space Coast Real Estate Expert Bobby Freeman Breaks Down What December’s Housing Numbers Really Mean
By Space Coast Daily // January 28, 2026
a market where buyers are choosing carefully
ABOVE VIDEO: Top local real estate experts Bobby Freeman and Nikki McCoy Freeman explain what the December Space Coast housing numbers really mean.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – December 2025 MLS data shows the Space Coast housing market didn’t slow as the year came to a close. Instead, buyer behavior became more selective.
According to Brevard County MLS statistics, both single-family homes and condos ended 2025 with rising sales activity, stable pricing, and strong participation from cash buyers — particularly in the condo segment.
“These aren’t the numbers of a market that stalled,” said Bobby Freeman, a top Space Coast real estate expert. “They’re the numbers of a market where buyers are choosing carefully.”
Single-Family Homes: Tight Inventory, Disciplined Demand
Single-family home sales in Brevard County rose 2.7% year over year in December, with 839 homes closed, compared to 817 in December 2024. Cash sales increased 12.9%, highlighting continued demand from equity-driven and relocation buyers.
The median sales price reached $380,000, up from $369,995 a year earlier. Inventory tightened further, with months’ supply declining 7.5% to 3.7 months, well below what is typically considered a balanced market.
“When inventory stays this tight, pricing accuracy matters,” Freeman said. “Homes that are positioned correctly continue to attract attention.”
Condos and Townhomes: Sales Surge, More Buyer Choice
The condo and townhouse market outperformed single-family homes in year-over-year sales growth.
Closed sales increased 20.8%, with 209 units sold, while cash purchases surged 42%. Median pricing climbed 4.3% to $299,900, reflecting ongoing demand in coastal and lifestyle-driven communities.
Inventory, however, remained elevated at 7.1 months, giving buyers more choice and leverage than in the single-family market.
“Condos aren’t being ignored — they’re being filtered,” Freeman said. “Buyers are narrowing their focus to the units that make sense.”
Space Coast Housing Snapshot — December 2025
(Brevard County MLS)
Single-Family Homes
■ Closed Sales: ▲ 2.7% year over year
■ Median Price: $380,000
■ Inventory: 3.7 months supply
■ Cash Sales: ▲ 12.9%
■ Median Days to Contract: 57 days
■ Median Days to Sale: 93 days
Condos & Townhomes
■ Closed Sales: ▲ 20.8% year over year
■ Median Price: $299,900
■ Inventory: 7.1 months supply
■ Cash Sales: ▲ 42.0%
■ Median Days to Contract: 54 days
■ Median Days to Sale: 79 days
What it means:
Even with higher condo inventory, buyers are making decisions quickly when pricing and presentation align with market expectations.
Why Buyer Behavior Is Driving Results
“Days on market tells the real story,” Freeman said. “Buyers haven’t disappeared — they’re simply acting faster when a property checks the right boxes.”
Nikki McCoy Freeman noted that much of that decision-making now happens before showings occur.
“By the time buyers schedule a showing, they often already know whether a home feels right based on how it’s presented online,” she said.
What This Means Heading Into 2026
As the Space Coast housing market enters 2026, the fundamentals remain intact. Single-family inventory is tight, condo demand is active but selective, and cash buyers continue to play a significant role.
“This market still rewards sellers,” Freeman said. “But only when strategy matches how Space Coast buyers actually react.”
Source: Brevard County MLS
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About the Contributors
Bobby Freeman and Nikki McCoy Freeman are a husband-and-wife real estate team providing data-driven insight into the Space Coast housing market. Bobby Freeman is a top Space Coast real estate expert with over $520 million in closed sales across Florida’s Space Coast, offering market analysis throughout Brevard County and operating within Compass, affiliated with the Carpenter | Kessel Team, one of the nation’s top-performing real estate teams.
Nikki McCoy Freeman specializes in buyer behavior, presentation strategy, and how homes are evaluated before showings occur, adding perspective on how today’s buyers make decisions.
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