We’ve closed the curtain on Q3, and the Fairfield County market continues to surprise, not with wild swings, but with quiet strength.
While many markets across the country are showing signs of cooling, ours remains defined by scarcity, stability, and strategy.
Inventory is still limited, demand is steady, and well-presented homes continue to move quickly.
Where The Market Stands
Fairfield County remains a seller-leaning market, though not the frenzy we saw in past years.
Prices have held firm, rising roughly 5% year-over-year, while new listings have fallen by nearly 30%.
The result: competition is tighter, but buyers are more selective.
Homes that are well-prepared and priced with precision are selling near or above asking.
Homes that miss the mark, even slightly, are sitting longer.
How We Differ from the Rest of the Country
Nationally, inventory has started to rise. In Fairfield County, the opposite is true, listings are still shrinking, as they have been steadily for nearly five years.
This imbalance keeps prices stable, even as interest rates fluctuate.
It’s a reminder that our market is driven less by speculation and more by the Fairfield County lifestyle: proximity to New York City, strong school districts, and long-term value.
Heading into Q4
Historically, fall brings a quieter pace, but this year, opportunity remains.
With fewer new homes hitting the market, sellers face less competition, and serious buyers are staying active through the holidays.
- For Sellers: You hold the advantage, if you prepare properly. Staging, timing, and pricing matter more than ever.
- For Buyers: Don’t wait for lower rates. When they drop, competition will rise, and so will prices. If you’re ready now, you’re already ahead.
Crisangel’s Take
This is not a market of luck; it’s a market of readiness.
Sellers who plan with intention and present their homes flawlessly are the ones who win.
Buyers who move with confidence and clarity are securing the best opportunities.
Fairfield County continues to reward those who act, not those who wait.
