--- title: Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 5.1% Increase in December description: The housing market closed 2025 with renewed energy as existing home sales rose 5.1 percent in December, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 4.35 million, the strongest level in nearly three years. While affordability and inventory challenges remain, the increase in activity signals opportunity across the United Family of Companies. image: https://info.unitedrealestate.com/hubfs/shutterstock_2651360167.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://info.unitedrealestate.com/blog/existing-home-sales-report-shows-5.1-increase-in-december#main-content) ![UnitedRE\_color-4](https://info.unitedrealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedRE_color-4.png?width=200&height=61&name=UnitedRE_color-4.png "UnitedRE_color-4") ![](https://info.unitedrealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_2651360167.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=shutterstock_2651360167.jpg) # Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 5.1% Increase in December ![Jonah Johnson](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) Jonah Johnson January 15, 2026 Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 5.1% Increase in December 2:38 December Market Momentum Creates Opportunity for the United Family of Companies The housing market closed 2025 with renewed energy as existing home sales rose **5.1 percent in December**, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual pace of **4.35 million**, the strongest level in nearly three years. While affordability and inventory challenges remain, the increase in activity signals opportunity across the United Family of Companies. ### Signs the Market Is Moving After a cautious year for buyers, December brought improvement across all major regions. Stabilizing mortgage rates and slower price growth helped bring buyers back into the market. For United Family of Companies Agents, this momentum means more conversations, stronger pipelines and sellers who may finally be ready to list. ### Inventory Remains Tight but Momentum Is Building Total housing inventory stood at **1.18 million units in December**, representing a **3.3 month supply**, down from November. While supply remains limited, more inventory is typically expected to come to market beginning in late winter. This creates an important window for Agents and Brokers to focus on pricing strategy education and proactive seller outreach. ### Pricing Trends Point to Balance The national median existing home price reached **$405,400**, up **0.4 percent year over year**, marking the **30th consecutive month of annual price growth** as some regions saw slight price declines. This balance helps bring buyers back while still protecting homeowner equity and opens the door for stronger affordability conversations. ### Regional Performance Highlights Local Strategy The South led sales growth while the Midwest remained steady. The West saw solid monthly gains alongside softer pricing and the Northeast showed modest improvement. These differences reinforce the importance of local expertise and shared insights across United’s national network. ### What This Means for the United Family As activity increases, alignment across the United Family of Companies becomes even more valuable. Your integrated tools, marketing systems and strategic partnerships help you convert renewed interest into closed business while delivering a smoother experience for clients. ### Looking Ahead December’s performance shows the market is regaining momentum. As 2026 unfolds, preparation and collaboration will separate those who wait from those who lead. For the United Family of Companies, the path forward is clearer and the opportunity is growing. Source: Copyright ©2025 “Existing Homes Sales Report December 2025” NAR. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission. 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