By: Melissa Flexsenhar Lee County’s real estate market is entering a new phase, and it is one that increasingly favors buyers. After several years of a strong seller’s market that peaked in 2022, conditions are beginning to shift. Year-over-year sales have actually increased from 2024 to 2025 by roughly 450 transactions, which suggests buyers are returning to the market. At the same time, prices are facing downward pressure as inventory rises and homes spend more