REMAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT FOR APRIL 2025

Core Insights - April home sales increased by 11.3% compared to March, but were down 1.4% year-over-year, indicating a mixed market trend [1][6] - New listings rose by 6.2% from March and 7.5% year-over-year, contributing to a growing inventory [1][4] - The median sales price for homes in April reached $440,000, up 1.2% from March and 2.3% from the previous year [2][9] Sales and Inventory - Active inventory across the surveyed metro areas increased by 35.7% year-over-year, marking a significant rise in available homes [2][15] - The months' supply of inventory was 2.3, up from 1.7 a year ago, indicating a more balanced market [15] - Days on market decreased to an average of 40 days, down from 44 days in March, suggesting quicker sales [6][13] Market Performance - The markets with the largest year-over-year increase in new listings included Las Vegas, NV (+27.7%), Burlington, VT (+24.8%), and Fayetteville, AR (+22.5%) [4][5] - Conversely, the largest year-over-year decreases in closed transactions were observed in Miami, FL (-14.1%), New Orleans, LA (-7.6%), and Tampa, FL (-7.2%) [6][8] - The average close-to-list price ratio was 99%, consistent with March but down from 100% in April 2024, indicating a slight shift in buyer negotiation power [11] Price Trends - The median sales price saw the highest year-over-year increases in Cleveland, OH (+10.9%), Hartford, CT (+10.3%), and Birmingham, AL (+9.0%) [9][10] - The markets with the largest year-over-year decrease in median sales price included Bozeman, MT (-4.4%), Honolulu, HI (-2.3%), and Tampa, FL (-1.6%) [9][10] Regional Insights - Miami, FL had the highest months' supply of inventory at 6.9, followed by Honolulu, HI at 5.6 and Tampa, FL at 4.0, indicating a more saturated market in these areas [15][16] - The highest days on market were recorded in Fayetteville, AR (79 days), Miami, FL (78 days), and Orlando, FL (70 days), suggesting slower sales in these regions [13][14]