Half way through 2025, what trends have we seen in the real estate market?

The Memphis housing market at a glance:

The housing market in Memphis is experiencing a significant surge, according to the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) report. Home sales in the city increased by 26.8% in May 2025, compared to the previous month. Housing inventory is sitting at its highest point since summer 2023, which can create favorable buying conditions. 

Neighborhoods like East Memphis, Cordova, South Memphis and Hickory Hill remain the most active submarkets with the majority of homes being sold in those areas. 

What we’re doing to seize the momentum:

United Housing is well-positioned to capitalize on this positive trend and advance our core mission: empowering Mid-South residents to achieve their first-time homeownership goals. Our approach is multifaceted, focusing on providing tools and opportunities essential for navigating the homebuying journey. This includes offering educational resources through our Homebuyer Education program, providing connections to financial advisors and mortgage lenders, and offering tailored counseling services to help equip Memphians with the knowledge they need to become successful homeowners. 

A critical component of our strategy involves developing accessible housing opportunities in neighborhoods throughout the Memphis metro area, including those mentioned above. Right now, UHI has homes for sale and under construction in Orange Mound, Whitehaven, Frayser and Binghampton, to name a few. 

Our community involvement and commitment to building homes to meet people where they live and work not only helps us address the critical need for affordable housing, but also contributes to the revitalization of communities, specifically those in low-to moderate-income neighborhoods with a majority of Black and Brown residents. By increasing the availability of quality, accessible homes, we aim to provide more residents with a chance to invest in their future and build generational wealth.  

To view our current and upcoming homes for sale across the Bluff City, visit uhinc.org/real-estate.