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Navigating Rochester, MI’s Housing Market in December 2025

Published on Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Ed Brittingham
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Eclipse
Focus areas include Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Bruce Township, Chesterfield Township, Clinton Township, Fraser, Harrison Township, Macomb, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Troy, Utica, Warren and Washington, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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What key data should guide your next step in Rochester, MI as December 2025 wraps up? There’s more to the story than listing prices: smart navigation comes from tracking trends, acting on timely information, and anticipating what comes next in local real estate. The best results blend practical insight with the wisdom of recent figures.

This December, with 78 active listings and a median price of $467,500, both buyers and sellers are navigating a dynamic but balanced environment. New listings reached 29, while closed sales numbered 32. Unpacking market numbers with your agent is key to maximizing your path. Use the Rochester, MI market update for informed moves.

Current Landscape for Buyers and Sellers in Rochester, MI

Looking for affordable homes in Rochester, MI this December 2025? Our latest stats reveal that acting on new listings early and understanding absorption rates—at 55 percent this month—offers buyers an edge. Average days on market is now 32, giving both sides opportunity to strategize timing and offers.

Sellers benefit from a 98.3 percent list-to-sale price ratio, so those who calibrate pricing and prep for showings can move quickly and see above-average returns. If you are thinking, "is it a good time to buy in Rochester, MI?", know that months of supply is at 1.8 and signals a healthy, fair market for both sides. Stay nimble and reference local metrics to expedite success.

Key Actions to Navigate the Market

  • Monitor new and active listings for the freshest options
  • Consult Ed Brittingham for neighborhood pricing and trends
  • Negotiate with up-to-date comparable stats
  • Act quickly on competitive properties

Smart Planning: Using December 2025 to Set Up the New Year

For those setting real estate goals, December offers clear direction. Fewer listings by year end mean buyers and sellers are naturally motivated to close deals. Staying in touch with live market changes, like days on market and absorption, is crucial to staying ahead.

Make the Market Work for You

Get a clear plan from Ed Brittingham based on real activity in Rochester, MI this December 2025. Move into the new year with focus and confidence.

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Next Moves in the Rochester, MI Market

  • Ask about price per square foot ranges for recent closings
  • Watch average time on market as a timing guide
  • Review trends before making your next offer or listing
  • Connect with Ed Brittingham for updates and strategies

Every plan benefits from a check-in with the right professional. This December 2025, let Rochester, MI stats empower your choices and provide clarity as you step into your next chapter. Partner with Ed Brittingham to navigate with experience and insight.

Ed Brittingham
Written by Ed Brittingham
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Eclipse
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