Daily Memphian: It’s a buyer’s market for residential real estate

At the mid-year mark, Memphis-area residential real estate has become a buyer’s market as home prices continue to climb and sales steadily decline.

 Memphis-Area Market

Published Sunday, July 27, 2025 9:15 am
by Dima Amro

 

The latest report from the Memphis Area Association of Realtors shows year-to-date sales dropped 6% from 7,992 to 7,516, and monthly sales volume fell 5.2% from $2.11 billion to $2 billion.

MAAR President Greg Renfrow said it is unclear exactly why sales have seen a slight dip. But he said the market changes yearly and buyers should not worry.

“(The market) is giving buyers more choices,” Renfrow said. “We are seeing a larger inventory out there and home prices are pretty stable.” 

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