2025 End of Year Housing Market Update for Citrus, Marion, and Florida

As 2025 comes to a close, many homeowners and buyers are asking the same question. What really happened in the housing market this year?

This end of year housing market update for Citrus County, Marion County, and the state of Florida breaks down the key trends that shaped the market in 2025 and what they may mean for 2026.

Whether you are thinking about selling, buying, or simply staying informed, understanding how the market finished the year can help you make smarter real estate decisions going forward.

Why End of Year Housing Market Stats Matter

End of year housing market statistics give us a clear snapshot of how the market performed over the past twelve months.

These numbers show how home prices changed, whether inventory increased or declined, how buyer demand shifted, and how long homes took to sell.

For homeowners, this information helps determine current home value and timing.
For buyers, it helps set realistic expectations for pricing and competition in the coming year.

If you are early in the planning process, you may also find my Buyer Resources page helpful:
<a href=”https://cindyburkhardt.com/buyer-resources”>Buyer Resources</a>

Citrus County End of Year Housing Market Update

Citrus County closed out 2025 with several important trends in pricing and activity.

Throughout the year, we saw changes in average and median sales prices, the number of homes for sale, days on market, and buyer demand compared to earlier in the year.

These trends help show whether the market is favoring buyers, sellers, or moving toward a more balanced environment.

If you are a Citrus County homeowner, you may want to check your current value here:
<a href=”https://cindyburkhardt.com/home-value”>What Is My Home Worth?</a>

Marion County End of Year Housing Market Update

Marion County continued to show steady activity across many price ranges in 2025.

Key trends in Marion County included movement in median home prices, new listing activity, changes in inventory levels, and buyer competition in popular neighborhoods.

Understanding how Marion County compares to Citrus County can help buyers and sellers choose the right strategy going into 2026.

For more local guidance, you can also explore my seller resources here:
<a href=”https://cindyburkhardt.com/seller-resources”>Seller Resources</a>

Florida Statewide Housing Market Trends

Looking at the statewide housing market gives valuable context to what is happening locally.

Across Florida in 2025, we saw shifts in statewide home prices, changes in inventory across major markets, the impact of mortgage rates on buyer activity, and continued migration into many Florida communities.

For official statewide housing data, you can review reports from Florida Realtors here:
<a href=”https://www.floridarealtors.org/research” target=”_blank”>Florida Realtors Market Research</a>

Statewide trends often influence local markets, especially in Central Florida and popular retirement and relocation areas.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers in 2026

As we move into 2026, the end of year housing market update provides helpful guidance for planning ahead.

For sellers, these trends help determine pricing strategy, best timing to list, and how much preparation may be needed.
For buyers, these trends help guide budget planning, negotiation strategy, and expectations for competition and inventory.

Because every neighborhood behaves differently, having local market knowledge matters.

If you are thinking about making a move this year, I invite you to contact me here:
<a href=”https://cindyburkhardt.com/contact”>Contact Cindy Burkhardt</a>

Watch My End of Year Housing Market Video

To make these numbers easier to understand, I recorded a short video explaining the 2025 end of year housing market update for Citrus County, Marion County, and Florida.

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In the video, I walk through the key statistics and explain what they may mean for buyers and sellers heading into 2026.

You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel for weekly local market updates and community news.

Final Thoughts

Understanding the end of year housing market update is one of the best ways to prepare for the year ahead.

Whether you are planning to buy, sell, or simply stay informed, knowing how the market finished 2025 can help you make confident decisions in 2026.

If you would like to discuss your specific neighborhood, pricing, or plans for the year ahead, I am always happy to help.