Prices Hold Steady—But Will They Blink First?

As we step into summer, the Coachella Valley housing market is giving off mixed signals—and that makes this a critical moment for sellers who want to stay ahead of the curve.

According to the May 2025 GPSR Desert Housing Report, the median detached home price in the Valley ended the month at $700,000. That’s exactly where it stood in February, and just slightly down (1.2%) from the same time last year. Attached homes, meanwhile, posted a year-over-year dip to $480,000, a $10,000 drop.

At first glance, those numbers might feel like a win—especially considering all the recent buzz about falling home prices in other parts of the country. But here's the catch: while prices may be holding, buyer behavior is shifting. And when you factor in growing inventory, slower sales, and increased discounting, sellers might not want to wait too long to make a move.

Let’s look at the facts:

• Inventory is Up: There are now 3,651 active listings in the Valley, a jump of over 1,000 homes compared to a year ago. That’s the highest we’ve seen since before the pandemic.
• Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell: The median number of days on market is up to 49—five more than last year. Still historically low, but the trend matters.
• Discounting Is Growing: Detached homes are selling at a 2.6% discount on average, up from 2.0% last year. For attached homes, the average discount is now 3.0%.
• Only 10.6% of Homes Are Selling Over List: That’s a notable decline from 15.7% a year ago.

In short, supply is outpacing demand—and while prices haven’t blinked yet, the pressure is building.

What Should Sellers Do Now?

If you’re considering selling this summer, your window of opportunity is still open—but the air is starting to thin. The homes that are moving quickly in this market are those that stand out on price, presentation, and promotion.

This isn’t the time to test the market with an inflated price tag. Instead, this is the moment to attract serious buyers while competition is still relatively low and interest rates remain somewhat stable.

Pro tip: Homes in Coachella are still selling in just 33 days on average. With the right strategy, you can be next.

Thinking of selling this summer? Let’s have a strategy session to price, prepare, and promote your home the right way—before the market makes the next move.

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