December 2025 Greater Triangle Market Report

Across the Triangle region in November, housing activity showed signs of cooling. New listings declined by 2.2%, limiting fresh inventory coming to market. Closed sales also fell by 5%, reflecting a slower pace of buyer activity compared to the previous year. Despite these declines, home values continued to trend upward. The average sales price increased by 2.3%, reaching $487,589 year-to-date, indicating that demand remains strong for well-priced homes. Overall, the data suggests a market that is adjusting to current economic conditions while still maintaining price stability.

In November, Chatham County experienced a notable 24.7% increase in new listings, signaling a rise in seller activity. However, closed sales declined by 5.1%, suggesting that buyer activity softened during the month. At the same time, the average sales price saw a significant year-to-date decrease of 7.2%, settling at $772,046. This combination of higher inventory, fewer completed transactions, and declining prices points to a market that is becoming more balanced, giving buyers increased options while sellers may need to adjust pricing expectations.

November brought steady momentum to Durham County’s real estate market. New listings rose 6.3%, giving buyers a few extra options, while closed sales increased 5.8%, showing that homes were still moving despite the usual year-end slowdown. Prices continued their gradual climb, with the average sales price up 2.6%, landing at $496,021. This indicates a market that remains balanced, not too hot, not too slow, as both buyers and sellers wrapped up the month.

November brought some interesting shifts to the Orange County housing market. New listings fell 12.3%, meaning fewer homes hit the market, but closed sales surged 22.1%, showing that buyers were still active and ready to move. Home prices also saw a noticeable boost. The average sales price jumped 12.9% year-to-date, reaching $627,110, reflecting strong demand in a market with limited inventory. Overall, November showed a market that’s competitive and fast-moving. Fewer listings combined with rising sales and prices signal a strong seller’s market heading into the end of the year.

November brought some surprising activity to Person County’s housing market. New listings skyrocketed 51.9%, giving buyers a much bigger selection of homes. At the same time, closed sales jumped 28%, showing that buyer demand stayed strong despite the surge in inventory. Prices were on the rise too. The average sales price climbed 18.7% year-to-date, landing at $358,298, reflecting a market that’s not only active but also appreciating quickly. All in all, Person County had a standout November, with fast-moving sales, growing inventory, and sharply rising prices, definitely a market to watch as the year wraps up.

November brought a bit of a mixed vibe to Wake County’s housing market.
New listings were up 5.1%, giving buyers a few more options to browse, but closed sales dipped slightly by 0.9%, showing that fewer homes actually changed hands. Prices cooled a little too, with the average sales price down 2%, landing at $581,090 year-to-date. All in all, Wake County’s market is showing signs of a gentle slowdown, not dramatic, but enough for buyers to have a bit more breathing room and sellers to think strategically as the year wraps up.

November brought a mix of trends across the Triangle’s housing market. Some counties saw big spikes in listings and sales, while others experienced slight slowdowns or modest price changes. Overall, activity remained steady, with buyers staying active and homes continuing to move throughout the region.
For buyers, there were still opportunities to find the right home, and for sellers, demand remained healthy in many areas. The Triangle market continues to be dynamic and resilient, setting the stage for an interesting end to the year.

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