94403 Ends the Year Quietly: The Holiday Effect in Real Time
Key stats, a simple narrative, and the year over year trends that matter most
What Happened In December
December delivered the classic holiday slowdown. Fewer new listings hit the market, fewer homes closed, and buyers took more time to make decisions. Compared with the prior three month average, sales dipped to 25 and the average days on market stretched to 48.
What Did Not Change
Even with the holiday slowdown, inventory did not open up. Only 10 new listings hit the market, so choices stayed limited and months of supply held around 1.04. Less selection usually means sellers still have leverage when a home shows well and is priced correctly.
Year Over Year Lens
Compared with December 2024, more homes sold this December, but buyers took longer to commit. Median pricing shifted from about $1.80M to about $1.48M and the typical sale to list premium cooled. Part of that is seasonality, and part is the broader home type mix.
TWO PATHS, ONE SIMPLE PLAN
IF YOU ARE SELLING IN 2026
Buyers are paying attention and they are selective. Homes that are clean, well presented, and priced with intention are still the ones that create urgency, even in slower periods.
IF YOU ARE BUYING IN 2026
Early year can be a strong window. When pace is slower, you can sometimes find better terms, especially on homes that have been sitting longer, before the spring competition ramps up.
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FAQs
Why does the median price look different than prior issues?
This update includes condos and townhomes, not just single family homes. A broader mix can shift the median even when the higher end remains strong.
Does December softness mean values are dropping?
What does months supply mean?
