Noticing a shift in the market—by late Q3 2026, the number of active U.S. home listings was up nearly 6% from the year before. That’s the third month in a row we’ve seen a bit more inventory growing at a faster yearly pace, and it’s quietly giving buyers a touch more leverage. Just a few months back, in late Q2 2026, growth was only around 2%—a big slowdown compared to the ~17% jump we saw the previous year. Still, even with 1.16 million active listings nationwide, supply is sitting just under pre-pandemic levels—about 5% lower than 2019. With mortgage rates and long-term yields at their highest in two years, demand has cooled a bit, and the slower season means buyers are finding a little more room at the negotiation table. If you’re curious about what’s happening right here in our area, a helpful tip is to look at how many active listings we have per 1,000 households and compare that to the average from 2018–2019. It’s a friendly way to see if local supply is moving above or still lagging behind pre-pandemic trends. My goal is always to keep you informed and make your home journey as smooth as possible.
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