📍 About Me: Your Local Real Estate Resource

Hey! I’m Anthony Mosley, a full-time real estate broker based in Bentonville, AR. I help families, professionals, and investors navigate the local housing market here in Northwest Arkansas.

Whether you’re relocating or already live here, I provide data-driven insights so you can make informed decisions about your next move.

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📊 Benton County Real Estate Market Snapshot (Q1 2025)

🏡 Total Homes Sold (Q1, Year-Over-Year)

Let’s take a look at how many single-family homes sold in Benton County over the past six years:

Year	Homes Sold (Q1)
2020	1,468
2021	1,513
2022	1,643 (Peak)
2023	~1,200
2024	~1,200
2025	1,321

👉 Takeaway: After a dip in 2023 and 2024, home sales are starting to rebound in 2025.

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🏗️ New Construction vs Existing Homes

While new construction has seen steady growth over the last several years, Q1 of 2025 showed a slight decline in the number of new homes sold—likely due to rising costs and tariffs impacting building materials.

📉 Construction Slowdown & Tariffs

With President Trump proposing new tariffs, the cost of materials like lumber, cement, drywall, and appliances is expected to rise—causing builders to:

• Build fewer homes
• Raise prices
• Include escalation clauses in contracts

👉 According to Forbes, the average new home could cost $7,500–$10,000 more just due to lumber.

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💸 Average Home Prices Are Still Rising

Let’s look at average sale prices in Q1 over the past 5 years:

Year	Avg. Sale Price (Q1)
2020	$263,712
2021	$300K+
2022	$350K+
2023	$400K+
2025	$465,217

Even with supply tightening, demand in Benton County remains high—especially in Bentonville and Rogers, where buyers continue to flock for work, lifestyle, and affordability.

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📏 Price Per Square Foot: A Deceptive Metric?

The average price per square foot has increased significantly:

Year	Avg. $/Sq Ft (Q1)
2020	$121
2025	$217

⚠️ BUT BE CAREFUL: That number can be very misleading depending on:

• Acreage
• Outbuildings
• Pools or other amenities
• Type of construction (new vs. existing)

A luxury home in Gravette, AR is listed at $3,864 per square foot—but it comes with 220 acres and a $15 million price tag.

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🏘️ Current Inventory: What’s Available Right Now?

As of Q1 2025, Benton County has:

• Total Active Listings: 1,180 homes
• New Construction: 447 homes
  • Avg. Price: $518,000
• Existing Homes:
  • Avg. Price: $699,454
  • Avg. Price/Sq Ft: $292

🔍 Note: The high average for existing homes is skewed by high-end properties with acreage or luxury features.

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📉 What About Interest Rates?

Interest rate volatility remains a factor in 2025. With inflation and tariffs in the mix, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates anytime soon—and may even raise them.

This affects:

• Monthly payments for buyers
• Builder decisions
• Investor strategies

So while interest rates remain in flux, working with a knowledgeable broker who tracks market shifts is more important than ever.

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🔮 What’s Ahead for Benton County Real Estate?

Here’s what I anticipate for the remainder of 2025:

✅ New construction prices will rise due to materials & tariffs
✅ Existing homes will remain competitive due to limited supply
✅ Interest rates will influence buyer behavior, but demand will stay strong
✅ Builders may adjust strategies, with fewer starts or escalated pricing

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👋 Final Thoughts: Work With a Local Expert

This is a complex market. It’s not just about numbers—it’s about context, experience, and understanding the moving pieces.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, relocating from out of state, or looking for an investment property, working with a local real estate broker gives you a competitive edge.

I’d love to help you make sense of it all.

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📞 Let’s Connect

Have questions or thinking about making a move to Bentonville or Northwest Arkansas?

Reach out anytime—or watch the full video for visuals and charts on my YouTube Channel.

— Anthony Mosley, Real Estate Broker, Bentonville, Arkansas