According to recent data from Zillow, housing inventory in the U.S. has hit a five-year high. As of June 2025, there were 1.36 million homes for sale — a 2.3% increase from May and a massive 17.2% jump compared to June 2024. This marks the highest level of active listings since November 2019.
Even more eye-catching: 26.6% of those listings had price reductions — the most for any June since Zillow started tracking this data in 2018. It’s just shy of the all-time record of 27% in September 2022.
So, what does this mean? The market is shifting toward a more neutral playing field. Buyers may have more negotiating power than we’ve seen in recent years, but affordability is still a real hurdle — especially for first-time homebuyers. Kara Ng, a senior economist at Zillow, put it plainly: “The affordability crisis remains a high barrier to entry.”
If you’re buying or selling in Bryan or College Station, this national trend may already be playing out locally. Homes are sitting longer, price cuts are more common, and buyers are gaining leverage — but navigating it takes skill, strategy, and market knowledge.
That’s where Bock Realty Group comes in. We’re proud to be one of the top real estate teams in Bryan-College Station, and we’d love to help you make the most of this shifting market — whether you’re looking to sell quickly or find the perfect home at the right price.
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