‘Seller’s market’ still stymies Pennsylvania homeownership | News

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania remains a seller’s market for real estate but 2025 saw signs of balance as housing inventory stabilized while demand cooled and the availability of listings stretched.

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The median sales price for homes in the commonwealth rose to $299,500 last year, up 4.5 percent from the median of $286,712 in 2024, according to the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.

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