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October 2025 Housing Stats

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Maryland Home Sales Hold Steady in September

Closings essentially flat year over year as prices inch up and days on market lengthen

ANNAPOLIS, MD — October 13, 2025 — Maryland’s housing market was virtually unchanged in September, with 5,604 homes sold—just six fewer than September 2024’s 5,610 closings (–0.1%), according to Maryland REALTORS®’ Housing Statistics. The average sales price rose 1.8% to $503,306, while the median price increased 1.4% to $430,000.

“This is what a market finding balance looks like,” said Denise Lewis, 2026 President of Maryland REALTORS^®. “Sales were essentially flat with last year; prices nudged higher—not surging—and buyers had more time and leverage than a year ago. That combination points to a healthier, more sustainable market.”

Days on market lengthened to 17 days, up from 11 in September 2024. “When homes take longer to sell, it’s a sign that the frenzy has cooled,” Lewis added. “Serious buyers are back in the driver’s seat on timing and negotiations, and sellers who price to the market are still getting to the closing table.”

Maryland REALTORS^® noted one key uncertainty: the federal government shutdown that began after Congress failed to pass funding by the September 30 deadline. With roughly 5.7% of Maryland’s workforce employed by the federal government, a prolonged lapse could introduce delays for some loans and dampen confidence in federal workforce hubs.

“We’re monitoring the shutdown’s impact closely, especially in communities with high concentrations of federal employees and in areas where flood insurance or federal loan programs are part of the transaction,” Lewis said. “We urge Congress to resolve funding quickly. The longer this lasts, the more friction we’ll see in deal timelines and planning.”

For consumers, Maryland REALTORS^® advises realistic pricing for sellers and flexible timelines for buyers, particularly when transactions involve federal verifications, USDA, FHA, VA, or flood-insurance requirements.