🧭 June 2025 Shasta County Housing Market Update

Still waiting for the “perfect” market? Here’s why today’s might be better than you think.

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Kory & Veronica Normandeau
July 22, 2025

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😕 Market Confusion Is Real—But Opportunity Still Exists

If you’re feeling uncertain about the housing market right now, you’re not alone.

Prices are stable, inventory is rising, and headlines keep flip-flopping between “crash” and “recovery.” Many homeowners are hesitating—waiting for “the economy to come back” or buyers to magically return. But what if waiting is the wrong move?

This update isn’t national noise. It’s hyperlocal insight from the trenches—focused solely on Shasta County. Our numbers may not match every MLS stat you see, but that’s because we dig into the data that actually moves this market.

So before you decide whether to sell, hold, buy, or wait—read this. It might save you six figures… or help you make them.

📊 Inventory’s Up. Prices? Not Crashing.

Inventory is up 37% year over year—the highest for June since 2017. With 677 active listings and just 167 closings, buyers now have more options and time to negotiate.

But prices are holding. Median sale price came in at $395K, only 1% below last year, and average days on market ticked up slightly. This isn’t a crash—it’s a controlled rebalancing. A softening, not a slide.

And that’s key: buyers are no longer in a frenzy, but good homes are still selling—just not at yesterday’s prices.
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🧭 Inventory Is Up. So What?

June inventory jumped 37% year over year—but we’re still 13% below 2019 levels. Translation: more homes on the market, but still less than what we used to call “normal.”

And let’s be honest—2020 to 2022 weren’t normal years. That was the most abnormal market of our lifetime: 3% rates, bidding wars, sight-unseen offers. Trying to time your sale for that kind of market to return? That’s not a plan—it’s a fantasy.

Someone recently told us they’re waiting to sell “once the everything is normal again.” What they really meant? “Once interest rates drop.” But if that happens, expect a flood of listings—and a lot more competition, for buyer’s and seller’s!

Today’s market rewards sellers who read the room, act decisively, and price realistically. The longer you wait for yesterday, the harder it gets to win tomorrow.

💰 Bought Before 2020? You’re Still Way Ahead

It’s easy to feel nervous when the news says prices are slipping. But here’s the bigger picture:

If you bought before 2020, your home has likely appreciated by 30% or more—even after accounting for the recent softening. That’s serious long-term equity.

And if you’re thinking of selling, remember: it’s not just about what it sells for… it’s about what you net. Today’s market rewards realistic, well-positioned sellers. Not dreamers chasing 2022 highs.

🧠 Bought in 2022? Here’s the Reality Check

Many buyers who purchased in 2022 had to win bidding wars—often paying 5–7% over list.

With prices now down around 3.5% from the peak, that means you might be 8–10% underwater on paper if you try to sell today. That stings—but it’s the truth.

Buyers don’t care what you paid. They care what the home’s worth now. And sellers who anchor to their purchase price instead of market value are sitting longer, cutting prices, and ultimately leaving money on the table.

The good news? There’s still a path forward—if you lead the market, not chase it.

📉 The Numbers Say Balance. Buyers Feel Hesitation.

The Altos index shows Shasta County around 35—still technically a seller’s market, but right on the edge.

Why? Because the psychology is shifting. Buyers see price cuts and more listings, and they’re pausing. They’re unsure whether to wait for better rates, lower prices, or more inventory. And that leads to fewer offers, longer timelines, and more deal fallout.

43% of listings saw price reductions in June. That’s not desperation—it’s realism. Smart sellers are adjusting fast. The ones who wait? They’re the ones getting stale.

🛠️ Ready to Win in This Market?

The market is softer, not broken. Whether you’re buying or selling, the key isn’t waiting—it’s understanding how to act within today’s dynamics.

The winners in this market aren’t waiting—they’re adapting. Let’s get ahead.

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