Why Spring 2025 Could Be the Best Time To Buy or Sell in SLO County
May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
Is the Housing Market Finally Turning a Corner? Here’s Why 2025 May Be the Right Time to Make Your Move
If you hit pause on your home search last year, you weren’t alone. With low inventory, high prices, and fluctuating mortgage rates, many buyers and sellers chose to wait it out. But the landscape is changing—and it may be time to hit play again.
According to Realtor.com, active listings in April 2025 rose 30.6% year-over-year, marking the 18th consecutive month of inventory growth. This increase is providing more options for buyers while maintaining a competitive environment for sellers.
However, inventory levels are still 16.3% below typical 2017–2019 levels, indicating that the market hasn't fully restocked.
For Buyers: More listings mean more choices and less competition. With the market still below pre-pandemic inventory levels, it's a good time to find a home that fits your needs without the intense bidding wars of the past.
For Sellers: While inventory is increasing, it's still not at peak levels, meaning your well-priced and well-presented home can attract serious buyers quickly. Listing now could position you ahead of a potential surge in competition later this year.
Experts anticipate that inventory will continue to rise throughout 2025. Waiting too long could mean more competition for sellers and a more crowded market for buyers.
The market is shifting towards a more balanced state, offering opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you're looking to purchase your first home, upgrade, downsize, or relocate, now might be the ideal time to make your move.
Amber Johnson, Founder
Pillar Real Estate
805.835.3425
[email protected]
1345 Park St. Paso Robles, CA 93446
DRE# 01925434
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Amber Johnson, Founder
Pillar Real Estate
805.835.3425
DRE# 01925434
1345 Park Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446