INVENTORY RISES 25.1% YEAR-OVER-YEAR IN PALM BEACH COUNTY
Just in! May 2025 reports have been released detailing recent real estate activity in Palm Beach County. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes.
Palm Beach County’s housing market is continuing to adjust as active listings rose 25.1% year-over-year, reaching 6,391 homes on the market. Months’ supply of inventory also increased to 5.8, signaling a shift toward a more balanced market. However, closed sales dipped 7.3% compared to last May (1,334 vs. 1,439), reflecting hesitancy despite stronger inventory. Homes are also taking longer to sell: the median time to sale rose to 86 days, up 2.4% year-over-year.
“We’re seeing a shift in Palm Beach County,” says President of the Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® Jonathan Lickstein. “With inventory climbing and homes spending more time on the market, buyers are gaining the upper hand—but sellers still hold value. Partnering with a local Realtor® is essential to making the most of today’s complex, evolving market.”
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