Episode 55

Is Spring 2025 the Time to Buy a Home in Chattanooga? What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in Chattanooga.

Spring 2025 Market Update: Why Now is a Great Time to Buy or Sell

In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson, a licensed Realtor in Tennessee and Georgia with Epique Realty, dives into the latest Chattanooga market trends for Spring 2025. If you’ve been considering buying or selling a home, this episode will explain why now might be the perfect time to make your move.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

  • Interest Rates Are Dropping
  • The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen for seven consecutive weeks, currently averaging a little above 6.5% as of March 11, 2025.
  • Lower interest rates are making homeownership more affordable and encouraging more buyers to enter the market.
  • Inventory Levels Are Up
  • Chattanooga’s housing inventory has increased by 41% year-over-year, from 2,053 homes in February 2024 to 2,897 homes in February 2025.
  • More homes on the market mean more choices for buyers and a slightly slower market pace.
  • Days on Market Are Increasing
  • The average time a home stays on the market is now 59 days, up from much shorter timelines in previous years.
  • This gives buyers more time to shop around, compare homes, and make informed decisions.
  • Home Prices Continue to Rise
  • The median home sales price in the Chattanooga MLS has climbed to $330,000, an 8% increase from $306,000 in February 2024.
  • Home values are still appreciating, making now a smart time to buy before prices rise further.
  • Closed Sales Remain Strong
  • February 2025 saw 684 closed sales, nearly identical to February 2024’s 696 closed sales, showing consistent buyer demand despite shifting market conditions.

Why This Matters for Buyers & Sellers

With more inventory available, lower interest rates, and home values continuing to rise, the Spring 2025 real estate market presents a strong opportunity for both buyers and sellers. Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, or purchasing your first home, now is the time to take action before prices climb further.

Get in Touch with Blake Watson, Realtor with Epique Realty.

If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in the Chattanooga area, Blake would love to help!

Call or Text: 423-315-1815

Website & Home Search: athomechattanooga.com

Office Number: 888-893-3537

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Blake Watson

When you choose to partner with me as your Realtor, I bring knowledge, expertise, and real estate experience to our partnership. You can count on my negotiation skills and marketing know-how to help sell your property or help you secure the home of your dreams. I am Blake Watson, real estate agent brokered by Epique Realty, and serving Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia. In addition to being an agent, I host the “Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate” podcast.
Honesty, transparency and trust are qualities you can expect from me. Above all, you can be confident that I will serve you with your best interest at heart.
Chattanooga is my hometown. I'm a proud graduate of Hamilton County Public Schools with years at East Brainerd Elementary, Westview Elementary, Brown Middle and Central High. I went on to graduate from the Honors Program at the University of Georgia, where I met my amazing wife. After several years away in other southern cities, we returned to the Chattanooga area. Now, we live in Ringgold, GA with our two adopted kids, and we raise goats on our small farm.
I've worked in Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia for decades and know and love the towns and neighborhoods throughout the area. I love the community we have in Chattanooga, and the incredible transformation our city has enjoyed over the past 20 plus years. If you live here, you know what I mean. If you are considering a move to Chattanooga, be prepared to fall in love with this beautiful area that is so full of life and fun!