Moderating Home Prices Could Mean Buyer Opportunities in 2027

Moderating home price growth could create opportunities for buyers constrained by mortgage rates in 2027. Cotality's Home Price Index for September 2026 found prices continued rising at the beginning of fall, with national singe-family home price growth rising 1.7% annually, and the national median above $400,000. Buy prices were down 0.3% from August.

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Philadelphia Inventory Expands, Giving Buyers More Options

Active listings in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro rose 14.7% from a year earlier in September, reaching 13,756 homes. The median asking price slipped 2.6% to $374,950, while the typical listing spent 49 days on the market. More available homes may give buyers additional time to compare properties and discuss terms.

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Delaware County Sales Fall While Nearby Suburbs Post Gains

September closed sales declined 16% in Delaware County, while Chester County recorded a 9% increase and Montgomery County a 4% gain. A regional analysis also found a substantial price gap between Philadelphia and Delaware counties and the northern and western suburbs. The figures highlight how different the market can look from one county to the next.

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Philadelphia Buyer Demand Holds Below Last Year

The October Home Demand Index for the Philadelphia metro registered 78, unchanged from the previous report but below the year-earlier reading of 84. Entry-level and mid-priced single-family demand softened, while luxury condominium interest improved. The contrast suggests that property type and price range matter as much as the overall regional headline.

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Chester County Listings Rise as Sale Prices Remain Firm

Chester County had 1,020 active listings in September, up 13.6% from a year earlier, according to market figures highlighted in an October roundup. The median sold price was $554,900, a 1.1% annual increase. Buyers may find a broader selection, but the data do not suggest that sellers across the county have made large price concessions.

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