Brunswick County’s residential real estate in May showed continued growth in new listings, a dip in homes sold and prices holding steady compared to last year, Realtors said this week.

The total sales volume decreased slightly compared to May 2024, but "pending sales reached their highest level in nearly a year, an indicator of consistent demand," according to a report by the Brunswick County Association of Realtors, based on data from the Hive Multiple Listing Service.

New listings increased 23.2% compared to last May, rising from 704 to 867, the report stated. Of the 867 new listings, over 300 were new construction and 67 were marked pending, going under contract immediately, according to the report.

"While national numbers show a real estate slowdown, Brunswick County continues to defy that trend,” stated Cynthia Walsh, CEO of BCAR, in the release. “Our market remained active and competitive in May, with a significant uptick in new listings and pending sales holding strong. Inventory is steady, homes are still moving, and buyers remain engaged. All indicators point to a strong, balanced market as we move into summer.”

The number of homes sold in May decreased 4.8% compared to May 2024, from 564 to 537, while total sales volume fell 4.3%, from $274 million to $262 million, the report stated.

The average sales price increased slightly, from $486,971 to $488,773, and the median sales price increased from $380,000 to $390,000, according to the report.

Brunswick County’s luxury market sparkled, with 35 sales over $1 million in May 2025, including a $3.5 million sale in Sunset Beach, a $2.49 million sale on Bald Head Island and a $2.25 million sale in Southport.

According to the report, the market's absorption rate, which measures the amount of time it would take to sell off the county's current inventory of homes, remains stable at around four months, the report stated. Days on market continue to hover between 75 and 90, according to the report.