Wardell & Holmes Real Estate | July 2025
Realtor.com’s June 2025 report identifies the 10 U.S. metros where homes are taking the longest to sell, led by Nashville (+20 days) and Miami (+15 days), with most slowdowns concentrated in the South and West. Nationally, the median days on market rose to 53 days—five days slower than last year ([realtor.com](https://www.realtor.com/research/june-2025-data/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
The Top 10 Slowest Markets (Year‑Over‑Year Increase in Days on Market)
- Nashville, TN: +20 days (52 median DOM)
- Miami, FL: +15 days (83 median DOM)
- Orlando, FL: +15 days (70 median DOM)
- Tucson, AZ: +12 days (57 median DOM)
- Jacksonville, FL: +12 days (67 median DOM)
- Columbus, OH: +11 days
- Las Vegas, NV: +11 days
- Riverside, CA: +11 days
- Tampa, FL: +11 days
- Raleigh, NC: +10 days
Kansas City’s ‘Goldilocks’ Market
Notably, Kansas City did not appear among the slowest metros—homes here remain on market for roughly the national median of 53 days. This balanced pace offers several advantages for investors in both Missouri and Kansas:
- Steady Demand: Moderate inventory turnover avoids the extremes of oversupply or intense bidding wars.
- Predictable Appreciation: Controlled price growth reduces the risk of sharp corrections seen in boom-and-bust markets.
- Flexible Strategies: Opportunities abound across single-family rentals in suburbs like Lee’s Summit to urban infill projects near downtown KC.
