Welcome to AgentUp’s October 2025 Real Estate Update. Boo! 👻 October is here, and Halloween decorations are starting to brighten neighborhoods everywhere.
This month’s update highlights how this season is a fantastic opportunity for real estate agents to get creative with community networking.
Keep reading for tips and information to make October your best month yet!
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October: Crisp Air, Pumpkins, and Community Connections 🍂
October brings with it the cool embrace of autumn, pumpkins on doorsteps, and the excitement of Halloween.
It’s the perfect season to strengthen community ties and explore new ways to connect with neighbors and possible clients.
Trunk ‘o Treat 🍭
Consider hosting a Trunk ‘o Treat—an enjoyable way to celebrate Halloween while expanding local networks. These events not only delight kids with treats but also foster community bonds and potential clients.
Join the Local Harvest Festival 🎃
Many communities celebrate October with harvest festivals. Be part of it! Have a booth promoting your services. Decorate pumpkins with your logo or business name. Talk to your neighbors about the possibility of helping them buy or sell their home.
Sponsor Apple Picking or Cider and Donuts 🍎
Connect with a local orchard and sponsor an afternoon of apple picking, cider, and donuts. Work the crowd and have tables with laptops featuring virtual tours and property websites of your listings.
Let’s embrace October’s festive energy as an opportunity to grow professionally and as valued members of our community.
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Trends We’re Seeing📈
October 2025 is expected to bring relative stability for the real estate market. Here are some of the predicted trends:
Increased Inventory
Inventory levels have reached their highest point in years, providing buyers with more choices. In fact, mid-October is projected as the “best time to buy,” with listings up more than 32% compared to the start of the year.
Positive Sales
Existing-home sales show a year-over-year increase of 15%, with more homes entering the market and median prices continuing to rise, suggesting a healthier and more active market environment as the fall progresses.
Mortgage Rate Stability
Mortgage interest rates for October 2025 are expected to remain in the mid-6% range—around 6.2% to 6.5%.
Please note that these trends reflect national averages. Conditions in your local market could vary.
Median Regional Home Prices
As of October 1, 2025 (Zillow)
| City | Median Home Price | Increase / Decrease |
| New York | $796,000 | Up 3.2% from the previous year |
| Chicago | $311,000 | Up 1.3% from the previous year |
| San Diego | $982,700 | Down 3.9% from the previous year |
| Seattle | $847,900 | Down 1.4% from the previous year |
| Austin | $504,000 | Down 6.8% from the previous year |
| Denver | $537,000 | Down 4.6% from the previous year |
| Atlanta | $393,200 | Down 4.8% from the previous year |
Mortgage Current Interest Rates
As of October 1, 2025 (BankRate)
| Mortgage | Current Rate | Last Month |
| 30-year Fixed | 6.40% | 6.72% |
| 20-year Fixed | 6.12% | 6.33% |
| 15-year Fixed | 5.74% | 5.97% |
| 30-year Jumbo | 6.42% | 6.75% |
Homes listed in October sell 10% faster on average compared to listings in other months, reflecting buyer urgency to close before the end of the year.
Top 3 Markets for Price Gains📊
According to Bankrate, these three regional real estate markets have seen the highest price increases so far in 2025:
- Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT — leading large metros with the strongest home price appreciation rate.
- York-Hanover, PA — rising rapidly in price growth and tight inventory, placing it among the hottest markets nationally.
- Rockford, IL — jumped to third place in home appreciation, with a highly competitive market and fast sales.
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We hope this real estate update provided you with some insights into the market for October. Before you go, you may also want to check out prior newsletters:
