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December 11, 2025 Local Real Estate Market Update

By: Mary Cheatham King / 10 Dec 2025

If December activity is any indication of what 2026 will bring for our local real estate market, we're in for an exciting year on the Crystal Coast! Just last week, during the holiday "slow down", 192 Drum Inlet in the sound side neighborhood of Oak Bluffs sold with multiple offers over asking after only five days on the market! 

Historically, January sees a jump in new listings from December. In January 2025, Carteret County saw an 87% increase in new listings! 

 

What does this mean for you?

For sellers waiting until January to list your home — now is the time to reach out so we can plan your sale strategy before the new year competition! 

  • Click HERE to reach out and get your strategy in place now.

For buyers — the market is still moving quickly for properties that are priced correctly and marketed well. If you see a property you are interested in, don't wait for someone else to snag it! 

  • Click HERE to see our properties all with recent price improvements. 

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