Are Buyers Moving Faster Again? Here’s What This Week’s Market Data Reveals
As we move deeper into March, the Philadelphia housing market is continuing its transition into the spring season. While inventory is increasing across most counties, we’re also starting to see signs of stronger buyer activity in certain areas.
Homes are still taking longer to sell compared to peak seasons last year, but steady sales volume shows that demand is very much still present. The gap between well-priced homes and overpriced homes is becoming more noticeable week over week.
Here’s what’s happening across the region.
Philadelphia County
Days on Market: 60 days
Units Sold: 784
Units Listed: 1,448
Current Inventory: 4,738
Philadelphia continues to see high listing volume, with inventory climbing closer to 5,000 homes. While days on market remain elevated, sales activity is holding strong, showing that buyers are still active but becoming more selective. As inventory builds, pricing strategy is playing a bigger role in how quickly homes move.
Montgomery County
Days on Market: 37 days
Units Sold: 420
Units Listed: 566
Current Inventory: 1,098
Montgomery County continues to stand out with consistent buyer demand. Homes are still selling in just over a month, even as inventory increases. This suggests that suburban demand remains strong heading into the spring market, especially for move-in-ready homes.
Bucks County
Days on Market: 32 days
Units Sold: 280
Units Listed: 455
Current Inventory: 792
Bucks County remains one of the faster-moving markets in the region. With homes selling in just over a month and steady sales volume, buyer competition is still present. New listings are increasing, but not enough to significantly shift leverage away from sellers.
Delaware County
Days on Market: 42 days
Units Sold: 298
Units Listed: 429
Current Inventory: 838
Delaware County continues to show balanced conditions. Inventory is growing, but homes are still moving at a steady pace. Buyers have more options than earlier this year, but demand remains strong enough to keep the market active.
Chester County
Days on Market: 50 days
Units Sold: 198
Units Listed: 248
Current Inventory: 509
Chester County remains one of the more inventory-constrained areas in the region. While homes are taking longer to sell, the lower number of listings continues to support pricing stability. Buyers may find opportunities here, but competition still exists for desirable homes.
Camden County, NJ
Days on Market: 43 days
Units Sold: 302
Units Listed: 434
Current Inventory: 913
Camden County continues to see steady momentum, with strong sales numbers and consistent listing activity. Homes are moving within six weeks on average, and buyer demand remains reliable across much of the county.
Burlington County, NJ
Days on Market: 44 days
Units Sold: 260
Units Listed: 408
Current Inventory: 893
Burlington County is seeing a gradual increase in inventory as we approach the spring market. While homes are taking slightly longer to sell, transaction volume remains solid, indicating continued buyer interest.
Gloucester County, NJ
Days on Market: 42 days
Units Sold: 298
Units Listed: 429
Current Inventory: 838
Gloucester County continues to move at a steady pace, with consistent listing activity and moderate inventory levels. Buyers are still active, particularly for homes that are priced competitively and well presented.
What This Means for Buyers and Sellers
The spring market is clearly beginning to take shape across the Philadelphia region. Inventory is increasing across nearly every county, but buyer demand is rising alongside it.
We are starting to see a more balanced market emerge, where buyers have more options but sellers can still achieve strong results with the right pricing and preparation.
For buyers, this means more opportunities are coming to market each week. For sellers, standing out is becoming more important as competition increases.
If you’re thinking about making a move this spring, timing and strategy will matter more than ever.
