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Carteret County: 2025 by the numbers

Median days on market for a carteret county home in 2025:

42 Days

(Up from a 29 day median in 2024)
Average sale price for a carteret county home in 2025:

$571,963

(approximately a 1.5% decrease from the average in 2024)
inventory of homes available in carteret county increased by:

13%

(at 4.4 months of inventory, Carteret County is headed toward a more balanced market)

2026 national market predictions

2026 national economic and stock market forecast chart
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Existing home sales are expected to rise 14% reflecting renewed buyer momentum. For sellers, this signals a more active market with motivated buyers.

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Home prices are forecast to increase by about 4% thanks to steady demand and tight supply. This level of appreciation benefits homeowners by continuing to build equity, while still keeping the market accessible to new buyers.

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Average mortgage rates are expected to reach below 6%, significantly improving affordability for buyers.

what does this mean for carteret county?

As buyer activity increases nationally, Carteret County often feels it first as a destination market. In 2025, homes here moved faster than average, with a 42-day median time on market compared to the national 50-60 day range.
Carteret County home prices appreciated faster than the national average from 2019-2025 (about 10% more!). Following this period of extreme growth, we aren't likely to see huge jumps. Listings with strong presentations and marketing strategies will win.
If mortgage rates continue to ease below 6%, it could bring more qualified buyers back into the market including move-up purchasers and second-home buyers. This often boosts both buyer activity and new listings across Carteret County.

MCKRE numbers

average sale price for 2025:

$791,462

(38% higher than the Carteret County average)
Number of clients served:

317

(and we are so grateful!)
Years MCKRE has served our community:

10

(excited for more years ahead!)

What sets MCKRE apart

"MCKRE made us feel confident because they combine effort, professionalism, and a caring touch that sets the industry standard of what a real estate agency should be." - Scott R.

  • 1
    Our Team Of Experts

    We go above and beyond, offering services such as in-house staging consultations and project coordination, including obtaining quotes and lining up vendors to ensure your home shows better than the competition.

  • 2
    Our Marketing

    Our in-house marketing team designs original and targeted content aimed at our strategic audiences to get your home sold quickly.

  • 3
    Our Network

    Our database contains over 22,000 people with ties to Carteret County, including over 2,000 past clients. Our connections work to the advantage of our sellers and we love engaging within our network to get you the best results.

  • 4
    Our Commitment

    When you work with MCKRE, you are also giving back to the community through our charitable arm, MCKRE Gives. Read more below:

What sets MCKRE apart
A huge Thank You

A huge Thank You

As a client or supporter of MCKRE, you are a valued stakeholder in MCKRE Gives. Founded in 2020, MCKRE Gives began as an initiative to recognize the families we serve by giving back to our community in their honor.

Whether our clients are buying or selling, when they choose our team, we pledge $100 in their name at every closing. In addition, we volunteer our time, creating events and partnering with other local businesses.

Through contributions from closings and events, our generous community donated $41,920 in 2025 alone, bringing our lifetime total to $489,599. Thank you for being part of this impact.

$41,920
Donated or Raised through MCKRE Gives in 2025
44
Local non-profits, fundraisers, and organizations donated to in 2025
$489,599
Total Raised And Donated Since Inception In 2020

What our clients are saying

  • "MCKRE is far and away the most thorough, communicative, hard working, detail oriented, and friendliest firm we have ever encountered. They guided us so we were priced accurately, staged and photographed the house beautifully, and advertised so buyers were ready to look on day one."
    Michael H.
  • Everyone I have talked with and interacted with during the selling of my land has been very professional and courteous. Thank you. The lot sold in a day!!!
    Guest
  • We absolutely love working for MCKRE! It's always such a pleasure dealing with every member of this amazing company. We're happy to have been working for them for almost 10 years. Highly recommend doing business with MCKRE!
    Author