Kathleen Layton, BHHS Fox & Roach, Realtors

Locally (Bucks County): The latest report through 6/30/2025 shows a median sale price of $500,000 and an average sale price of $588,000. Translation: our prices aren’t exactly bargain-bin. If your neighbor’s uncle swears the market is “tanking,” he’s confusing his Facebook feed with actual data. 

Nationally (NAR): In July 2025, the median existing-home price was $422,400. Inventory rose to 1.55 million homes—about 4.6 months of supply—and sales ran at a 4.01 million annual pace. Buyers nationwide have more choices, but it’s hardly a clearance rack.

Stacking Up:

• Prices: Bucks County’s median ($500k) is well above the U.S. median ($422k), and our average ($588k) is even higher. In plain English: we’re pricier than the national scene.
• Trends: National prices are basically flat, while our market is still pushing forward. Homes here that are priced right still move—overreach and your listing sign might need a winter coat.
• Leverage: More national inventory gives buyers some wiggle room. Locally, buyers can win too, but only if they’re realistic. Sellers who price with today’s comps (not last spring’s wish list) still call the shots.

Bottom Line:

If you’re buying, forget waiting for a “crash.” Use the fact that national inventory is rising to your advantage. Locally, you can negotiate, but you can’t rewrite the math.

So—how’s the market? Nationally, lukewarm. Here in Bucks County? Still hot enough to cook your dinner… just don’t expect it to stay on simmer forever. Wondering where your home sits in the mix? Let’s talk – I’d love to meet you! Email Kathleen@KathleenLayton.com or call 215-801-2019.