Home Prices Rise, Sales Surge, and Sellers Still Have the Advantage
🔍 Key Insights: December 2025 Market Snapshot
December brought a strong finish to the year for Lancaster County real estate. Even with fewer homes hitting the market, buyer demand stayed steady and competitive. Closed sales rose to 478, up 13% from December 2024, showing that homes are still moving—even during the holiday season. The median sold price climbed to $358,750, a 7.1% increase year-over-year, proving that home values remain resilient. Homes spent an average of 26 days on the market, and sellers earned an impressive 103.3% of list price, meaning many homes sold above asking.
🚀 Why Winter Might Be the Best Time to Sell
With inventory dropping sharply and serious buyers still active, December created a unique window where sellers faced less competition—and gained stronger negotiating power.
❤️ The Emotional Side: A New Year Brings New Moves
Real estate isn’t just about charts—it’s about life changes. Families are preparing for fresh starts. Downsizers are looking for simplicity. Buyers want to be settled before spring competition returns. And sellers? Many are surprised to learn that winter buyers are often the most motivated.
Imagine listing your home when fewer homes are available… and still selling above asking price. That’s exactly what Lancaster County delivered this December. Opportunity didn’t slow down—it simply shifted into a quieter, more serious season.
Curious what your home could sell for right now—even in winter?
Let’s run the numbers together. I’ll provide a free local market analysis and show you what buyers are paying in your neighborhood today.
🔑 How to Win in Lancaster’s Winter Market
Whether you’re buying or selling, the right strategy now can put you ahead of the spring rush.
🛠️ How-To Guide: Practical Tips for Buyers & Sellers
For Sellers
- Take Advantage of Low Competition: New listings dropped to 271, down nearly 30% from November, meaning your home stands out more.
- Price Smart, Not High: Homes are selling for 103.3% of list price, but only when priced correctly.
- Winter Staging Matters: Warm lighting, cozy spaces, and simple seasonal touches make buyers feel at home instantly.
For Buyers
- Motivated Sellers Exist: Fewer listings doesn’t mean fewer opportunities—it means better focus on serious homes.
- Act Quickly: Even in December, homes averaged only 26 days on market.
- Buy Before Spring Prices Jump Again: Values rose 7.1% over last year—Lancaster continues to appreciate.
đź”” Ready for Your Next Move in 2026?
Lancaster County ended 2025 with strong prices, above-list sales, and buyers still in motion. Whether you’re thinking about selling in the new year or hoping to buy your next home, now is the time to start planning.
📩 Reach out today and let’s create your 2026 real estate strategy—before the spring market heats up.
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