Sections of the Asheville-area housing market are now considered to have more favorable conditions for buyers as homes are staying on the market longer and inventory has risen, a shift from what had long been a "seller's market," local experts say.

In the city of Asheville, sales remained steady, with 898 homes sold between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, compared to 901 sold during the same period in 2024, according to the third quarter market report compiled by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty. Sales in Buncombe County slumped, dropping from 1681 homes sold in 2024 to 1554 in 2025, a 8% decline.

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