As someone who’s dedicated decades to guiding clients through the ever-changing real estate landscape, I’m keeping a close eye on our current housing market’s gradual rebalancing. Active inventory is up about 4% year-over-year nationwide, though the pace has eased for the first time in five weeks. This hints at a steady, buyer-friendly shift—without a sudden surge in available homes. Most properties spent 61 days on the market, mirroring last year's timing and reflecting the typical late Q3 slowdown after a brisker start to 2026. New listings edged down by about 1% from last year, coming back in line with 2025 levels as affordability remains a key concern for many buyers and some sellers weigh their pricing options. The median listing price sits at $419,000, about 1% lower than a year ago, with price per square foot dipping to $222—its lowest since early Q1 2026. Inventory growth and higher mortgage rates are gradually nudging the market in favor of buyers, but things remain measured rather than fast-paced. My commitment as your REALTOR® is to keep clients informed and well-positioned, no matter which side of the transaction you’re on.
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