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Realtor John Keller

Trinity-New Port Richey, Third Quarter Snapshot

By September 28, 2026No Comments
Hi Neighbors,
If you’ve been watching the real estate market in Trinity (34655) lately, you know there is a lot of noise out there. Between massive new construction developments and conflicting national headlines, it’s hard to know what’s actually happening in our local backyard.
To clear up the confusion, I just ran a deep-dive market report looking exclusively at residential resales over the past 90 days. By barring new construction, we can see exactly how established, pre-owned homes are performing.
Here is the raw data you need to know.

 The 90-Day Trinity Resale Snapshot

Median Resale Price: $462,000
Prices have normalized slightly, sitting down about 2.3% year-over-year. Values remain anchored, but the hyper-inflation of the last few years has leveled out.

Average Days on Market: 26 Days
Make no mistake—well-priced, turnkey resale homes are still moving quickly.

Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.0%
The days of automatic bidding wars are largely behind us. On average, buyers are successfully negotiating 1% to 2% off the original asking price.

Months of Inventory: 1.4 Months
We are still technically operating in a low-inventory seller’s market, which is preventing a sharp drop in local home values.

The Big Shift: Seller Concessions Are Back

The most notable trend over the last 90 days isn’t the final sales price—it’s what sellers are giving up closing the deal. Because individual resale sellers are now competing for eyeballs against highly incentivized corporate builders, buyer leverage is returning.
In recent resale contracts, we are regularly seeing:

Closing Cost Assistance: Buyers frequently secure on average $5,000 to $10,000 in seller credits. 

Rate Buydowns: Sellers are increasingly agreeing to fund temporary rate buydowns (like a 2-1 buydowns) to lower the buyer’s monthly payments.

Repair Flexibility: Sellers are actively cooperating on inspection items—like offering roof or AC credits—rather than forcing buyers to take the home completely “as-is.”

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What This Means for You

If you are thinking of selling: Pricing a home right out of the gate is paramount. Expect buyers to request some form of closing concession. If your home needs cosmetic updates, or if the roof and AC are hitting that 15-to-20-year mark, you need to budget for buyer negotiations and concessions right out of the gate.

Want the Data for Your Specific Neighborhood?

Market dynamics can change from street to street, whether you’re in Champions Club, Trinity Oaks, Fox Wood, or Chelsea Place or any community in the greater New Port Richey area. If you want a highly localized, zero-obligation look at what your specific property is worth in today’s shifting market, just reply directly to this newsletter. I’m always here to help you navigate our local market with data, clarity, and strategy.
To your success,
John Keller
Sand Dollar Realty Center Inc.
Your Trusted Trinity Real Estate Expert
(727) 727-277-3238 realtorjohnkeller.com
Realtor John Keller

Realtor John Keller

In the real estate business, experience isn’t just a number—it’s your greatest asset. Serving New Port Richey and the surrounding areas since 2002, I bring over two decades of local market knowledge to Sand Dollar Realty. I am in the business of people, committed to guiding buyers and sellers through successful, seamless residential transactions.What sets my approach apart is the combination of extensive field experience and advanced education. Having earned my graduate degrees from Liberty University, I leverage a deep understanding of strategic communication and high-level marketing to position your property effectively in any market condition. My process is simple and transparent. I help you prepare, list, and negotiate your home to maximize your equity while minimizing the typical hassles of a real estate transaction.