Inventory Is Rising Fast… But Buyers Aren’t Backing Off
As we move further into the spring market, one thing is becoming very clear: inventory is rising across nearly every county — but buyer demand isn’t slowing down with it.
Compared to last week, we’re seeing more homes hit the market, slight increases in homes sold, and relatively stable days on market. That combination tells us we’re entering a more competitive, but still active, spring cycle.
Here’s what the latest data shows across the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia County
Days on Market: 60 days (no change)
Units Sold: 788 (⬆ from 784)
Units Listed: 1,441 (⬇ slightly from 1,448)
Current Inventory: 4,911 (⬆ from 4,738)
Philadelphia inventory continues to climb significantly, now pushing close to 5,000 active listings. Even with more competition, sales volume is ticking up, which signals that buyers are still absorbing new inventory.
The key shift here is leverage. Buyers have more options than they did even a few weeks ago, but well-positioned homes are still moving.
Montgomery County
Days on Market: 37 days (flat)
Units Sold: 425 (⬆ from 420)
Units Listed: 564 (⬇ slightly from 566)
Current Inventory: 1,146 (⬆ from 1,098)
Montgomery County continues to show one of the strongest demand profiles in the region. Homes are selling quickly and consistently, even as inventory grows.
This tells us buyers are not hesitating here — they’re just becoming more selective. Move-in ready and well-priced homes are still winning quickly.
Bucks County
Days on Market: 32 days (flat)
Units Sold: 283 (⬆ from 280)
Units Listed: 454 (flat)
Current Inventory: 820 (⬆ from 792)
Bucks County remains one of the most competitive markets in the region. With days on market holding steady and sales increasing, demand continues to keep pace with new supply.
This is still a seller-favored pocket, especially for updated homes.
Delaware County
Days on Market: 42 days (flat)
Units Sold: 300 (⬆ from 298)
Units Listed: 429 (flat)
Current Inventory: 866 (⬆ from 838)
Delaware County is showing consistency across the board. Inventory is rising, but so are closings, which means the market is expanding without slowing down.
We’re seeing a transition into a more balanced environment, where buyers have options but still need to act decisively.
Chester County
Days on Market: 50 days (flat)
Units Sold: 198 (flat)
Units Listed: 246 (⬇ slightly from 248)
Current Inventory: 515 (⬆ from 509)
Chester County remains steady, with limited new inventory keeping supply relatively tight. While homes are taking longer to sell, there’s no sign of demand dropping off.
This continues to be a low-inventory, stable market, which helps protect pricing.
Camden County, NJ
Days on Market: 43 days (flat)
Units Sold: 304 (⬆ from 302)
Units Listed: 432 (⬇ slightly from 434)
Current Inventory: 956 (⬆ from 913)
Camden is quietly one of the strongest performing areas right now. Sales are increasing while days on market remain stable.
This suggests a healthy, active market where buyers are still moving quickly when the right home hits.
Burlington County, NJ
Days on Market: 45 days (⬆ from 44)
Units Sold: 266 (⬆ from 260)
Units Listed: 407 (⬇ slightly from 408)
Current Inventory: 922 (⬆ from 893)
Burlington is seeing a slight increase in days on market, which could be an early sign of buyers taking a bit more time with decisions.
That said, sales are still rising, so demand remains intact. The shift here is more about pace than pressure.
Gloucester County, NJ
Days on Market: 50 days (flat)
Units Sold: 198 (flat)
Units Listed: 246 (⬇ slightly)
Current Inventory: 515 (⬆ from last week)
Gloucester remains consistent, with stable demand and gradual inventory growth. Like Chester County, this is a market where supply is still somewhat constrained, keeping conditions relatively balanced.
What This Means Right Now
This week confirms a key spring trend:
👉 Inventory is rising faster than demand — but demand is still strong enough to keep the market moving.
We are not seeing a slowdown. We are seeing a shift in behavior.
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Buyers have more choices → they are more selective
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Sellers have more competition → pricing and presentation matter more
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Homes that are dialed in → still selling quickly
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Homes that miss the mark → sitting longer than before
This is what a transitioning market looks like.
The Bottom Line
The spring market is officially underway, and we’re entering a phase where strategy matters more than timing alone.
If you’re a seller, this is no longer the market where you can “just list and wait.”
If you’re a buyer, this is the window where more opportunities are finally hitting the market.
