The October 2025 market data reveals four major trends shaping Berkeley County and the surrounding region. First, home prices continue to rise, with Berkeley’s median sold price up 10% year-over-year and neighboring counties like Frederick and Jefferson also posting strong average sales prices. Even with softer sales volume, values remain firm, signaling that buyer demand is still present and pushing prices upward. Second, days on market have inched up slightly, with Berkeley at 37 days and the region averaging mid-30s—showing homes are taking a bit longer to move, but still selling far faster than in a true buyer’s market.
The third major trend is the jump in available inventory, led by massive increases in Frederick (+40.68%) and Washington County (+32.29%). Berkeley also saw a meaningful rise of 9.63% in active listings. More listings mean more options for buyers—and more competition among sellers. Yet despite this increase, we aren’t seeing inventory levels high enough to shift market power. That leads to the fourth trend: a drop in total units sold, with Berkeley down nearly 10% and pending sales off more than 12%. Fewer transactions paired with higher prices shows buyers are being more selective but are still willing to pay for quality, updated, or well-
positioned properties.
Taken together, these four trends—rising prices, slightly longer days on market, growing inventory, and softer sales volume—paint a picture of a market transitioning, but not weakening. Buyers have more choices, but they’re still competing for well-priced or move-in-ready homes. Sellers still hold the advantage, especially those who invest in improvements that set their properties apart. For investors, this mix creates an ideal environment: more opportunities to acquire deals, plus continued
strong resale pricing.
This is where Jump Capital gives investors a real advantage. In a market with rising prices and more inventory to choose from, speed and execution matter more than ever. Jump Capital provides fast, flexible hard money lending so investors can secure properties quickly, fund renovations that today’s pickier buyers demand, and bring upgraded homes to market while it’s still a strong seller’s environment. Whether you’re flipping, BRRRR-ing, or growing your rental portfolio, Jump Capital helps you
capitalize on these trends and stay ahead of both traditional buyers and slower-moving competitors.
