Winter is typically a season of slower absorption, with 3–5% softer pricing or increased buyer concessions, so both markets are currently buyer-leaning—but in a very normal, seasonal way. When paired with improving pace and stable pricing, the data points to a solid setup for the spring market rather than ongoing softening.

Chandler Market Update

Chandler is showing stability with improving momentum. Inventory remains elevated, but homes are selling faster than earlier in the winter, with recent sales averaging about 67 days on market. Months of supply sits near 3.4, giving buyers more options without tipping the market into oversupply.

Demand remains active. Listings under contract are up year over year, and contract ratios in the mid-50s indicate buyers are still engaging when homes are priced correctly. Sales volume has cooled from peak levels but remains consistent on an annual basis.

Pricing continues to hold. Annual price-per-square-foot changes are slightly negative, but median prices remain flat around $565,000, and homes are still selling at roughly 97–98% of list price—a sign that well-positioned homes are performing even in winter conditions.

Gilbert Market Update

Gilbert continues to run a bit slower than Chandler but remains fundamentally stable. Homes are averaging around 82 days on market, consistent with seasonal norms, and months of supply sits near 3.5, creating a buyer-leaning but balanced environment.

Buyer activity is steady beneath the surface. Under-contract activity is up year over year, and pending listings remain healthy, especially in higher price ranges. This reflects a selective but engaged buyer pool.

Pricing in Gilbert mirrors Chandler’s pattern. While annual price-per-square-foot is down modestly, median prices are holding near $595,000, and homes are closing at 97–98% of list price. Values are adjusting in pace, not direction.

Looking ahead

Chandler and Gilbert are both experiencing normal winter slowdowns, not market weakness. Buyers have more leverage, sellers need to price with precision, and the combination of stable pricing, improving days on market, and steady contract activity suggests a healthy foundation heading into a stronger spring market.

Chandler Market Update: What’s Happening Right Now

Chandler’s housing market is settling into a balanced rhythm. Active listings have dropped to 513, down from last month but still higher than this time last year. Homes are taking a little longer to move, averaging 82 days on market, giving buyers more room to compare options.

Demand, however, remains steady. Sales per month (207) and pending contracts (115) are almost unchanged compared to last month and last quarter, and they’re noticeably higher than a year ago. Buyers are still active—they’re just being more selective.

Prices show mild seasonal softening. The median sale price is $540,000, down from last month but generally stable year over year. Price per square foot for recent closings sits at $285/SF, reflecting a normal winter dip rather than a market shift. Homes are selling at 96.75% of list price, indicating that well-priced properties are still moving.

Overall, Chandler remains one of the East Valley’s most stable markets:
More inventory than last year, steady demand, slower pacing, and flat annual pricing. A balanced market heading into the new year.

Here is a concise, blog-ready Gilbert market update written in the same style as the Chandler version:

Gilbert Market Update: A Steady Market with Seasonal Cooling

Gilbert’s housing market remains stable with mild seasonal slowing. Active listings sit at 641, down from last month but nearly identical to last year. Homes are taking a bit longer to move, with 81 days on market for active listings and 73 days for recent sales—slightly slower, but typical for late fall.

Buyer activity is holding steady. Sales per month (220) and pending contracts (136) are almost unchanged month over month and remain stronger than last year. Listings under contract are also up 16% year over year, showing consistent demand even with more cautious pacing.

Prices reflect normal winter softening rather than a market shift. The median sale price is $577,500, down slightly from last month but within Gilbert’s usual seasonal range. Closed sales averaged $284/SF, a small dip but nearly flat compared to last year. Homes are selling at 97.8% of list price, indicating that accurately priced properties are still performing well.

Overall, Gilbert continues to show balanced supply, steady demand, longer market times, and flat annual pricing—a predictable, stable market moving into the new year.