With the full release of the November 2025 housing data, the metrics point to a market that’s slowly regaining balance. Price growth is cooling, buyers are testing the waters again, and contract activity is building into year-end. The most encouraging signal for affordability came just ahead of November, when the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported average home prices were up only 1.7% year over year in October.

With the full release of the October 2025 housing market data, the metrics told a story of a small, yet meaningful shift in momentum. Following a long stretch of uncertainty, real estate activity moved higher. It’s important to remember that real estate activity isn’t driven merely by mortgage rates. Household incomes, housing inventory, and everyday life as a whole create ripple effects across the market. On the consumer front, October resembled a market finding its footing.

The January 2025 Housing Market saw a decline in sales of existing homes, falling 5% from December. However, sales were still slightly higher than a year ago, indicating some resilience despite ongoing challenges in affordability and supply. The median existing-home price stood at $396,900, marking a 5% increase compared to the previous year and setting a record high for January. Inventory levels remained at historically low levels, with a 3.5-month supply nationally—still far below the six-month supply that characterizes a balanced market. However, there was a silver lining: inventory levels were 17% higher than a year ago, providing some relief for prospective buyers.

The March 2024 housing market data exhibits a complex and challenging landscape, marked by fluctuating sales figures, low inventory, and escalating prices. These conditions, reflecting broader economic trends and local market pressures, create a mixed bag of opportunities and obstacles for buyers, sellers, and investors alike. The March housing statistics provide a telling snapshot of the current dynamics.