More Inventory. More Choices. Still a Strong Seller’s Market.

For the past several years, one phrase has defined the Vermont real estate market: low inventory.

Buyers faced intense competition, homes sold almost immediately, and sellers held nearly all the negotiating power. But over the past few months, we’ve begun to see something change.

Inventory is returning.

June continued that trend, bringing more homes to the market while buyer demand remained strong. The result is a healthier real estate market—one that offers more opportunities for buyers without dramatically changing the advantages sellers have enjoyed.

Let’s take a closer look at what happened in June and what it means if you’re planning to buy or sell a home in Chittenden County.

Home Prices Continue to Show Strength

One of the first questions people ask when inventory increases is whether home prices will begin to fall.

June’s numbers suggest that values remain remarkably resilient.

The median sales price in Chittenden County was $525,000, about 2.3% lower than June of last year, but it actually increased from May’s median price of $518,400.

Looking a little deeper, single-family homes experienced a particularly strong month. The median sales price climbed from $560,000 in May to $615,000 in June, while condo prices also continued to move upward.

It’s important to remember that month-to-month price changes are normal. The types of homes that sell each month can significantly impact median prices.

The bigger story is this:

Increasing inventory has not caused home values to decline in any meaningful way.

Buyers Are Still Moving Quickly

Although buyers have more homes to choose from today than they did a year ago, they’re still acting quickly when the right property hits the market.

The average home sold in just six days, one day faster than June of last year and virtually unchanged from May.

Single-family homes averaged only five days on market, while condos improved from nine days in May to seven days in June.

For sellers, that’s an encouraging sign.

Well-priced, well-prepared homes continue to attract immediate attention despite the increase in available inventory.

More Homeowners Are Entering the Market

Perhaps the biggest shift continues to be the number of new listings.

June brought 278 new listings, an increase of nearly 9% compared to last year and up from 267 new listings in May.

Most of that growth came from single-family homes, while condo inventory remained relatively stable.

For buyers, this is welcome news.

More listings mean more opportunities, greater flexibility, and a better chance of finding a home that truly fits your lifestyle instead of settling because options are limited.

Inventory Is Improving—but We’re Still in a Seller’s Market

Inventory has steadily improved over the past several months.

As of June, Chittenden County had 2.4 months of housing supply, nearly 30% higher than one year ago.

That’s a significant improvement.

However, it’s important to keep those numbers in perspective.

A balanced housing market is generally considered to have four to six months of inventory.

At just 2.4 months, we’re still well below that threshold.

That means sellers continue to enjoy an advantage, even as buyers gain more choices.

Rather than signaling a dramatic market shift, today’s inventory levels point toward something much healthier: balance.

Pending Sales Remain Healthy

Pending sales provide one of the best indicators of where the market may be heading next.

June ended with 213 homes under contract.

While that’s slightly higher than this time last year, it’s lower than May’s unusually strong pace.

At first glance, that might seem concerning—but context matters.

With more homes available, buyers don’t always feel the need to rush into the first property they see. They’re taking a little more time to compare options and make confident decisions.

That’s not a sign of weakening demand.

It’s a sign of a more sustainable market.

What This Means for Buyers

If you’ve been waiting for conditions to improve before beginning your home search, now may be the opportunity you’ve been hoping for.

You’ll likely find:

• More homes to choose from
• Less pressure than we’ve seen over the past several years
• Stable home values
• A healthier overall market

That said, desirable homes are still selling quickly.

Preparation, financing, and having a clear strategy remain incredibly important.

What This Means for Sellers

For homeowners thinking about selling, this market continues to offer excellent opportunities.

Buyer demand remains strong, homes are selling quickly, and pricing has remained resilient despite additional inventory.

The key is preparation.

As buyers gain more choices, presentation, pricing, and marketing become even more important in helping your home stand out.

The Bottom Line: A Healthier Market Is Good for Everyone

One word best describes the June housing market:

Balance.

We’re seeing more inventory without a significant decline in home values.

Buyers have more choices.

Sellers continue to benefit from strong demand.

Homes are still selling quickly.

If inventory continues to increase throughout the summer, we could see an even healthier market—one that creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers while avoiding the dramatic swings that often concern homeowners.

That’s good news for anyone planning to make a move in 2026.

Ready to Make Your Next Move?

Whether you’re buying your first home, preparing to sell, or simply wondering what your property might be worth in today’s market, understanding the numbers is only the first step.

The real advantage comes from knowing how those trends apply to your goals.

At Catalyst Realty Collaborative, we’re committed to helping Vermont buyers and sellers make confident, informed decisions every step of the way.

Have questions about today’s market? We’d love to help you build a strategy that fits your goals.