New Data Points to a Promising 2025 Home Buying Season for Buyers

Many real estate markets have been in a bit of a freeze these past few years thanks to low inventory. But if you’ve been in the market for a home and discouraged by lacking options, good news has finally arrived. Home supply is rising, and the 2025 home buying season is shaping up to be a promising time for buyers. According to March 2025 data, new home listings are up to levels we haven’t seen since 2022.

New Home Listings Are Rising

The number of home listings on the market suffered a slump in 2022 that only worsened in 2023. But finally, after a frustrating few years, total new home listings this March reached a number just below pre-pandemic levels. According to Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin:

“Now is the best time to buy in the last two years. Mortgage rates are comparable to what they were two years ago, and prices remain high. However, there is significantly more inventory . . .”

 

A higher number of homes for sale on the market means more options for you as a buyer. While this is expected during the busy springtime market, the 2025 home buying season is showing significant, encouraging activity.

Put simply, existing homeowners are listing their houses at the highest rate in years. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, active home listings on the market have been increasing since the start of 2025.

As the graph shows, more and people are putting their homes on the market each month as 2025 goes on. These sellers may be upgrading, downsizing, or relocating, but they’re all listing, and it’s a healthy trend for the market.

The takeaway is that sellers who may have been patiently waiting these past few years are finally jumping back in. That boost to the market’s inventory means better opportunities for both first time homebuyers and existing move-up sellers. But what’s most significant isn’t the month-over-month inventory increases, it’s the year-over-year gains over last year’s spring market.

The Realtor.com data showed that new listings this March were 10.2% higher than last year. That increase made last month the biggest March for new home listings since 2021, as you can see below.

If you’ve been patiently watching for more house options before moving, this is the market shift you’ve been waiting for. With more home listings entering the market, you have a much better chance of finding the perfect fit. Even better, having more options means sellers may be more willing to negotiate, giving you more power as buyer.

Conclusion

If you’ve been waiting to make a move, this is spring is promising to be filled with options and opportunities. More listings are on the market, and the 2025 home buying season is looking like the healthiest one in years. For buyers, this means more homes to choose from, and possibly even a better deal on the house you want.

If you’re in the market and don’t want to miss the perfect listing, reach out to us today. We’ll connect you with a local agent who can keep you current with your area’s latest listings.