Nashville real estate keeps giving us headlines that just won’t quit. If you’re thinking about making a move here, buckle up—because this market loves a twist. According to Greater Nashville Realtors, the housing market in 2025 is still, in a word, expensive. For younger buyers, that starter home dream continues to slip further away, and the median age of first-time buyers has hit a jaw-dropping 40. Between July 2024 and June 2025, first-timers accounted for just 21 percent of purchases—another all-time low, and frankly, a sign of just how tough things are for new entrants these days.

Yet, as we round out the year, there’s a little shimmer for buyers. Greater Nashville Realtors reports housing inventory is up a healthy 19 percent over last year, reaching levels not seen since 2014. Months of supply broke through the six-month mark, moving Nashville into buyer’s market territory—a real reversal from the pandemic frenzy where sellers ruled the roost. It means buyers can finally take a breath, with less pressure, more options, and the ability to negotiate for concessions or a lower price. Realtor.com’s chief economist Danielle Hale says the market’s cooled modestly since 2022, with prices in some Southern and Western metros (including Nashville) showing slight declines, thanks to climbing inventory and homes sitting longer.

Neighborhood buzz? South Nashville’s Century Farms continues to inject energy into Antioch. Developers say the site is only forty percent built out so far, but revitalized retail, healthcare, and food options have started transforming what was once a retail desert. Tanger Outlets Nashville remains a hotspot, and new arrivals like PopStroke and First Watch point toward five years of even more buildout and growth.

But don’t let rising supply trick you into thinking affordability is just around the corner. Bankrate lists Tennessee’s median sales price at $391,300 as of September 2025, with mortgage rates at 6.09 percent for a 30-year fixed. Still higher than most folks hope for, but off the pandemic highs. The percentage of homes with price drops has climbed, though—29 percent as of September—which means sellers are adjusting to this new landscape and buyers may get lucky with a cut.

Speculation on when Nashville prices truly drop or inventory floods the market remains just that—speculation. The fundamentals, like Nashville’s growing job market and vibrant economy, mean there’s always someone looking to settle down here. For now, the shift towards a buyer’s market is real, and those in the market should keep a sharp eye on new listings as the year winds down.

Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to come back next week for more news, tips, and maybe a few inside secrets on Nashville’s real estate rollercoaster. This has been a Quiet Please production—check out QuietPlease Dot A I for more, and I’ll see you then!.

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