What’s Trending in Real Estate This Spring?

Buyers and sellers alike—Spring 2025 is revealing new trends in the housing market, and it’s more balanced than we’ve seen in years.

Here’s what’s happening across the country and what it could mean for your next move:

1. Inventory Is On the Rise

Good news for buyers: more homes are hitting the market.

• Spring 2024: 664,745 active listings nationwide
• Spring 2025: 847,825 listings
• That’s a 27.5% increase year over year

More inventory gives buyers more choices and reduces the frenzied competition we saw in recent years.

2. Prices Are Still Rising—but Slowly

Home appreciation is steady but more manageable than before.

• 2024 median price: $383,800
• 2025 median price: $398,400
• That’s a 3.8% increase

This is great news for both sides of the transaction. Sellers are still gaining value, and buyers aren’t facing the sharp increases that made headlines in the past few years.

3. Homes Are Staying on the Market Longer

With more homes to choose from, buyers have time to think and shop around.

• 2024 average days on market: 61 days
• 2025 average: 66 days
• That’s an 8.2% increase

Homes are still selling—but not quite as fast, which gives everyone a little more breathing room.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 housing market is stabilizing, offering a more level playing field. Whether you’re buying or selling, this is a great time to have a strategic plan—and a trusted local expert on your side.

If you want the latest stats and trends specific to your neighborhood, let’s talk.

I’m Kelly Day with simpliHŌM—where we make buying and selling a home simple.