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Published on January 15, 2026

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported that December housing data showed closed sales dipped year over year, while moderating price growth and improving pending sales suggest continued momentum entering 2026.

GLVR Members: Click HERE to view the full Market Update report for December 2025.

“December’s numbers reinforce what REALTORS® across the Greater Lehigh Valley continue to experience on the ground: buyer demand remains steady, but supply is still extremely limited,” said GLVR CEO Justin Porembo. “That said, pending sales improving month over month is an encouraging signal as we head into the new year, particularly as national trends suggest modest relief from mortgage rate volatility.”

December Stats

Closed Sales decreased 5.6 percent, coming in at 502 listings. Inventory declined 9.3 percent, with 605 units available in December across Lehigh and Northampton counties. The Median Sales Price increased 2.3 percent to $337,500, up from $329,950.

Other notable housing statistics for December include:

  • New Listings decreased 7.5 percent to 356.
  • Pending Sales improved 6.4 percent to 382.
  • Months Supply of Inventory dropped 8.3 percent to 1.1 months.
  • Percentage of List Price Received slipped to 99.6 percent, a change of 0.5 percent.
  • Homes sold, on average, in 24 days, the same number of days as the previous December.

In Carbon County, the Median Sales Price rose to $286,000. Closed Sales were essentially flat, decreasing by two listings to 59. Pending Sales rose to 43, an increase of seven listings. New Listings decreased to 43 – a change of one listing. Inventory fell to 134 units, resulting in a Months Supply of Inventory of 2.3 months. Homes sold in an average of 55 days.

“With inventory hovering near historic lows, buyers and sellers alike are operating in a highly competitive environment,” said Michael Bernadyn, President of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®. “Homes continue to sell quickly and close near list price, which underscores the value of working with a REALTOR® who understands local market dynamics. As national sales activity shows signs of stabilizing, our region remains resilient, but increasing housing supply remains critical to long-term affordability and market balance.”