Core Insights - Home sales increased by 8.6% in May compared to April, but were still 3.5% lower than the same month in 2024 [1][6] - The number of homes for sale rose by 8.3% month over month and 34.8% year over year, marking the 17th consecutive month of inventory growth [2][17] - The median sales price reached $442,000, a nominal increase of 0.6% from May 2024, continuing a trend of price growth for 23 months [2][10] Sales and Inventory Trends - New listings increased by 4.4% from April and 7.9% from May 2024, indicating a sustained upward trend in new inventory [2][4] - The average days on market decreased to 39 days, down from 41 days in April but up from 34 days in May 2024 [8][14] - The months' supply of inventory was 2.5 months, up from 1.9 months in May 2024, reflecting a growing inventory relative to sales [17] Market Performance by Region - The markets with the largest year-over-year increases in new listings included Washington, D.C. (+25.4%), Fayetteville, AR (+25.1%), and Wichita, KS (+23.7%) [4][5] - Conversely, Miami, FL experienced the largest year-over-year decrease in sales at -16.5%, followed by Honolulu, HI at -14.2% [6][9] - The highest median sales price increases were seen in Trenton, NJ (+9.9%), Hartford, CT (+8.5%), and Honolulu, HI (+8.3%) [10][11] Pricing Dynamics - Buyers paid an average of 99% of the asking price in May, consistent with April but slightly below the 100% seen in May 2024 [8][12] - The close-to-list price ratio averaged 99% across the 52 metro areas, with Hartford, CT having the highest ratio at 104.9% [12][13] Days on Market Analysis - The average days on market for homes sold in May was 39 days, with Miami, FL and Fayetteville, AR having the highest averages at 76 days [14][16] - The lowest days on market were recorded in Baltimore, MD (12 days), Washington, D.C. (13 days), and Manchester, NH (14 days) [14] Summary of Market Conditions - The overall housing market shows signs of recovery with rising sales, increasing inventory, and stable prices, suggesting a potentially active summer season ahead [3]

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]