Real Estate Market Update for March 2026
U.S. existing-home sales unexpectedly rose 1.7% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million, as lower mortgage rates helped boost buyer activity, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Monthly sales increased in the Midwest, South, and West but decreased in the Northeast. Sales increased year-over-year in the South, but fell in the Northeast, Midwest, and West.
New Listings increased 6.0 percent for New Construction and 5.8 percent for Existing Homes. Pending Sales decreased 9.8 percent for New Construction but increased 3.1 percent for Existing Homes. Inventory decreased 7.1 percent for New Construction but increased 14.5 percent for Existing Homes.
Median Closed Price remained flat fo...
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If you're planning to sell this season, The Dodge Voice has some tips on how to make your home stand out and attract serious buyers from the moment it hits the market.