🔹 Statewide Headlines
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Median sale price (April): $559,200, down 0.11% year‑over‑year. However, home sales rose 0.3%, and for-sale inventory surged by 24.3%
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Zillow Home Value Index: ~$530,800, reflecting a modest 2.2% annual growth, with listings taking ~30 days to go pending
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Bankrate snapshot (Jan 2025): Median price $566,800—a 7.9% increase from Jan 2024. Homes spent ~61 days on market; supply volume point to a still hot, seller-favored landscape
📈 Shifting Market Dynamics
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Rising inventory & slower sales: As of March, listings hit ~10,757 (up ~46% YoY), and median days-on-market hovered around 48 days—signs of a more balanced market emerging
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Price plateauing: March 2025 saw Utah’s single-family median price at ~$550k—almost flat year-over-year—indicating cooling from double-digit hikes
🌆 Regional Highlights
Salt Lake City
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Continues as a top-10 hottest market in the U.S. (10th nationally in 2025) due to low inventory and sustained buyer demand Office-to-residential conversions are gaining traction amid decreasing commercial vacancy rates (~18–19%)
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Reddit discussions suggest increased buyer leverage:
“houses … sitting for weeks/months… selling around asking or 10k–20k below”
Provo and Utah County
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Perhaps nearing a pricing correction: CoreLogic flags Provo as high-risk for declines (up to −1.4% YoY) reddit.com.
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Suburbs like Holladay, South Ogden, Syracuse, Springville, Murray, Provo, and American Fork saw YoY annual sale-price growth between ~9–29% in April .
⚖️ Affordability & Buyer Power
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Mortgage rates remain high (~6–6.7%), pushing monthly payments well above local median incomes. In Salt Lake County, a typical single-family home’s payment is about $4,674/mo—requiring ~ $187k annual income—versus a median household income of ~$101k .
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Buyer strategies: More buyers negotiating below listing price, especially in suburbs or higher-priced zones, leveraging increased inventory and longer sale cycles.
🏗️ Outlook & Strategic Tips
What Buyers Should Do:
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Enjoy increased negotiation power—target below‐ask offers, closing-cost requests, or flexible timing.
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Actively watch inventory in secondary markets like Ogden, Tooele, and Provo for better value opportunities .Prioritize pre‑approval to compete effectively in areas like Salt Lake City.
What Sellers Should Consider:
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Price homes keenly to attract interest; align with the pause in double-digit gains.
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Highlight features—energy efficiency, low taxes—to stand out as inventory grows.
Market Forecast:
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Experts expect mild price growth (~3–5%) in 2025 as mortgage rates stabilize and inventory increases modestly (~10–15%)
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Urban expansion around Silicon Slopes (Lehi, Draper, South Jordan) and continued population inflows (~500k over next decade) ensure underlying long-term demand, particularly in middle-to-upper price tiers
🧭 Final Take
Utah’s real estate is entering a more balanced phase: statewide prices are hovering, inventory is clearing faster, and buyers are seeing improved leverage—especially in suburban and higher-priced markets. Salt Lake City remains competitive, but signs of stabilization point to a healthier long-term trend. Whether you’re buying, selling, or holding, understanding local inventory, pricing dynamics, and interest trends will be crucial in the weeks ahead.