As the year of 2025 is coming to an end, some people are asking if the real estate market is shifting. Remember when houses were getting multiple offers and buyers kept getting out bid? The sellers were in heaven with all the non-contingency contracts! However, it looks like the tables are turning and buyers now have more leverage.
Signs the Market is Shifting
- More houses on the market, giving buyers more options
- Homes are not selling as fast, the amount of expired listings have increased.
- Some reports show that home prices are down year over year. Many sellers are decreasing the list price. Some frustrated sellers are just pulling their home off the market and waiting it out.
- Now buyers have the negotiation power! Sellers are more open to accept contracts with contingencies and help with closing costs.
Let’s take a look at the overall metro Atlanta housing market over the last 12 months. Using only data from residential detached/attached homes from the First Multiple Listing Service.
Metric October 2024 October 2025 Change % Change
Homes for Sale 4,349 4,913 + 564 +12%
Median Closed Price $416,900 $420,000 +$3,100 +0.7%
Average Days on Market (DOM) 42 days 53 days +11 days +20%
Expired Listings 388 439 | +51 +12 %
Now let’s narrow it down by zip code and examine how the market is changing in certain areas.
1. 30307 – Inman Park, Candler Park, Lake Claire, Emory Village & Emory Highland
Metric October 2024 October 2025 Change % Change
Homes for Sale 66 104 +38 +37%
Median Closed Price $620,000 $647,500 +$27,500 +4.2%
Average Days on Market (DOM) 24 days 34 days +10 +29%
Expired Listings 5 10 +5 +50%
2. 30306 – Druid Hills, Morning Side, Lenox Park
Metric October 2024 October 2025 Change % Change
Homes for Sale 88 100 +12 +12%
Closed Price Median $805,000 $ 1,000,000 +$195,000 +19%
Average Days on Market (DOM) 28 days 42 days +14 +33%
Expired Listings 5 13 +8 +61%
3. 30340 – Northcrest
Metric October 2024 October 2025 Change % Change
Homes for Sale 3 8 +5 + 63%
Median Closed Price $431,500 $571,500 +$140,000 +24 %
Average Days on Market (DOM) 37 days 38 days +1 day +2.6%
Expired Listings 1 1 none none
4. 30033 Decatur:—Home to Medlock Park, Oak Grove, Briarlake, North Decatur & Vista Grove Neighborhoods
Metric October 2024 October 2025 Change % Change
Homes for Sale 86 155 +69 +44 %
Median Closed Price $525,000 $ 445,000 – $80,000 -18 %
Average Days on Market (DOM) 23 days 39 days +16 days +41%
Expired Listings 5 16 +11 +68%
5. 30312 Atlanta – Grant Park & Parts of Old Fourth Ward
Metric October 2024 October 2025 Change % Change
Homes for Sale 130 169 + 39 +23%
Median Closed Price $507,000 $610,700 +103,700 + 17 %
Average Days on Market (DOM) 61 66 +5 days +7.6%
Expired Listings 4 14 +10 +7
The evidence is clear that the market is shifting to more of a buyer’s advantage. However, it also shows that housing prices are still rising in some areas. Many people still cannot afford to buy a home and some are moving outside the perimeter to find one.
Ready to Make a Move?
I’m Vanessa Reilly, a REALTOR® based right here in Atlanta, GA, and I’m here to help you navigate this changing market with confidence. Whether you’re buying in Atlanta for the first time or looking to position your property for a strong sale, let’s talk strategy.
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