Housing prices continue to rise in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, marking the 15th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases for single-family homes. “We’re just a few months out from our high season, and right now we have about half the number of available homes than we did this time last year. There is still enormous buyer demand—expect competition, and therefore prices, to continue to rise,” said 2021 RASM (Realtor Association of Sarasota & Manatee) President Alex Krumm.