In August 2025, existing home sales dipped slightly by 0.2%, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million units nationwide. Meanwhile, housing inventory crept up to a 4.6-month supply—marking a continued trend of rising availability in many markets.
Adding more context, national data from March showed the average time on market rising to 47 days, and active listings up nearly 14% year over year. For sellers, this signals a need for competitive pricing. For buyers, it presents more options—but also more complexity.
With more listings and slower sales velocity, both real estate agents and title reps need to sharpen their edge. A growing inventory and longer time on market means buyers have more room to negotiate and may walk away if there are delays or title issues.
That’s why smooth, risk-free closings are more important than ever. From clearing title issues early to providing accurate property profiles, your title partner must keep deals on track and clients at ease.
As buyers become more selective and the market shifts to favor well-prepared transactions, real estate pros who partner with a trusted, accessible, and responsive title company will win.
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Home sales in August 2025 are down slightly while housing inventory continues to rise. With longer days on market and growing listing competition, smooth title closings are more important than ever.
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