Spoiler alert: The Charlotte real estate market is no longer the feeding frenzy it was during the peak pandemic years. June 2025 brought a real shift—and whether you’re thinking of buying, selling, or just watching from the sidelines, this market update is your cheat sheet to understanding what’s happening now and what it means for you . Home Prices: Holding Steady… for Now Let’s start with what everyone wants to know— home prices . The median sales price across the Charlotte metro was $417,250 , up 2.7% compared to last year. The average sales price hit $538,714 , up 3.5% year-over-year . But Redfin shows Charlotte’s city-level median at $436,000 , actually down 1% YoY . What this means: Prices are generally stable, but we’re seeing more price sensitivity in certain pockets of the city. Buyers are still willing to pay—but only when the home is worth it. Inventory Surge = More Buyer Options June saw 11,478 homes on the market —a massive 35.9% increase compared to l...