The Housing Inventory Landscape in Maine

If you’re keeping an eye on the real-estate market in Maine, you’ll want to know this: inventory is finally showing signs of improvement. For many months, low supply made the market especially competitive for buyers. Now, things are shifting.

• According to the Maine Association of REALTORS® (MAR), in June 2025 the inventory of single-family homes for sale was 5,047 and that was 14 % above May. Maine Association of REALTORS+1

• According to Redfin’s state-level snapshot, in October 2025 there were 9,026 homes for sale in Maine, up 27.3 % year-over-year. Redfin

• The FRED series for “Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Maine” shows about 5,326 active listings in October 2025 (not seasonally adjusted). FRED+1

• At the same time, home sales remain strong: for example, MAR reported a 10.51 % increase in June 2025 existing single-family home sales vs. June 2024. Maine Association of REALTORS+1

• Median sales price continues to climb modestly: In August 2025, Maine listed a median sales price of $409,450, up ~2.36 % versus August 2024. Maine Association of REALTORS

What this means: Buyers are getting more options than in the tightest months of the past few years. While we’re still not in a “buyers’ market” by historic norms, the incremental increase in inventory is making the market a little less frantic. For you, as a mortgage originator, it’s a great talking point: mention that your clients may face a bit less squeezing, and now might be a good window to act.

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