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U.S. existing-home sales edged up 0.2% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales remained unchanged year-over-year. Regionally, existing home sales rose in the Midwest and South, were flat in the Northeast, and declined in the West. Year-over-year, sales increased in the South, held steady in the West, and fell in the Northeast and Midwest.

New Listings were up 12.5 percent to 1,962. Pending Sales increased 12.2 percent to 1,483. Inventory grew 30.0 percent to 3,743 units.

Median Sales Price was up 4.2 percent to $295,000. Days on Market increased 4.4 percent to 47 days. Months Supply of Inventory was up 19.2 percent to 3.1 months.

National inventory climbed 5.8% month-over-month and 1.4% year-over-year, with approximately 1.47 million properties listed for sale heading into May, NAR reported. At the current sales pace, that represents a 4.4-month supply, reflecting a modest improvement in inventory conditions compared to a year earlier. Homes spent a median of 32 days on the market, down from 41 days the previous month, while the median existing-home price increased to $417,700, up 0.9% from a year ago.

COLUMBIA MARKET OVERVIEW:


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Nationally, U.S. existing-home sales fell 3.6% month-over-month and 1.0% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, pending home sales rose 1.5% month-over-month, exceeding economists’ expectations and marking the second consecutive monthly increase, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Contract signings advanced in the South and Northeast but declined in the Midwest and West. Year-over-year, pending home sales were higher in the South but lower in the Northeast, Midwest, and West. For the 12-month period spanning May 2025 through April 2026, Pending Sales in the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service, Inc. region went up 6.4 percent overall. The price range with the largest pending sales gain was the $1,000,001 and Above range, where sales went up 21.4 percent.

The overall Median Sales Price went up 1.8 percent to $279,900. The property type with the largest gain was the Single-Family Homes segment, where prices rose 2.1 percent to $290,000. The price range that tended to sell the quickest was the $150,001 to $250,000 range at 49 days. The price range that tended to sell the slowest was the $1,000,001 and Above range at 58 days.

New Listings were up 13.3 percent to 2,005. Pending Sales increased 10.3 percent to 1,546. Inventory grew 32.7 percent to 3,625 units.

Market-wide, inventory levels increased 32.7 percent. The property type with the largest gain was the Single-Family Homes segment, where the number of properties for sale rose 32.8 percent. That amounts to 3.0 months of inventory for Single-Family Homes and 3.3 months of inventory for Condos.

Nationally, the median existing-home price rose 1.4% from a year earlier to $408,800, marking the 33rd consecutive month of year-over-year price increases as limited inventory continued to put upward pressure on prices, NAR said. There were 1.36 million homes for sale heading into April, up 2.3% from a year earlier, representing a 4.1-month supply at the current sales pace.

U.S. pending home sales rose for the first time in three months, climbing 1.8% month-over-month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a 0.6% decline in contract signings. Pending home sales increased in the South, Midwest, and West but decreased in the Northeast. For the 12-month period spanning April 2025 through March 2026, Pending Sales in the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service, Inc. region were up 6.4 percent overall. The price range with the largest pending sales gain was the $750,001 to $1,000,000 range, where sales rose 17.6 percent.

The overall Median Sales Price increased 1.9 percent to $279,867. The property type with the largest gain was the Single-Family Homes segment, where prices were up 2.4 percent to $289,900. The price range that tended to sell the quickest was the $150,001 to $250,000 range at 49 days. The price range that tended to sell the slowest was the $1,000,001 and Above range at 57 days.

Market-wide, inventory levels was up 33.4 percent. The property type with the largest gain was the Condos segment, where the number of properties for sale went up 37.1 percent. That amounts to 2.9 months of inventory for Single-Family Homes and 3.1 months of inventory for Condos.

Columbia, SC Market Quick Facts:

Pending Sales 2
Closed Sales 3
Days On Market Until Sale 4
Median Sales Price 5
Percent of List Price Received 6
Inventory of Homes for Sale 7
Months Supply of Inventory 8

Although mortgage rates have edged down, U.S. pending home sales were unchanged from the previous month, with contract activity remaining 0.9% lower than a year ago, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Contract signings increased both month over-month and year-over-year in the Northeast and South, while the Midwest and West posted declines.

The overall Median Sales Price went up 1.5 percent to $276,490. The property type with the largest gain was the Single-Family Homes segment, where prices went up 2.7 percent to $287,500. The price range that tended to sell the quickest was the $500,001 to $750,000 range at 47 days. The price range that tended to sell the slowest was the $750,001 to $1,000,000 range at 55 days.

Market-wide, inventory levels was up 41.5 percent. The property type with the largest gain was the Single-Family Homes segment, where the number of properties for sale went up 41.6 percent. That amounts to 3.1 months of inventory for Single-Family Homes and 2.9 months of inventory for Condos.

U.S. new-home sales jumped 7.4% month-over-month and 6.0% year over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 724,000 units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The median sales price for new homes decreased 1.9% from the previous month to $403,600, down 7.5% from one year earlier. There were 503,000 new homes available for sale heading into April, for an 8.3-month supply at the current sales pace. For the 12-month period spanning May 2024 through April 2025, Pending Sales in the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service, Inc. region went up 4.0 percent overall. The price range with the largest pending sales gain was the $1,000,001 and Above range, where sales increased 34.5 percent.

The overall Median Sales Price increased 1.9 percent to $275,000. The property type with the largest gain was the Condos segment, where prices increased 4.6 percent to $204,999. The price range that tended to sell the quickest was the $150,001 to $250,000 range at 45 days. The price range that tended to sell the slowest was the $1,000,001 and Above range at 57 days.

Market-wide, inventory levels was up 39.0 percent. The property type with the largest gain was the Condos segment, where the number of properties for sale rose 72.9 percent. That amounts to 2.6 months of inventory for Single-Family Homes and 3.0 months of inventory for Condos.

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U.S. existing-home sales decreased 5.9% month-over-month and 2.4% year-over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as affordability challenges and economic uncertainty weigh on market activity. Sales were down month-over-month in all four regions, with the West experiencing the largest decline, at 9.4%.

New Listings were up 23.2 percent to 1,845. Pending Sales increased 12.7 percent to 1,500. Inventory grew 39.0 percent to 2,995 units.

Prices moved higher as Median Sales Price was up 2.5 percent to $273,983. Days on Market increased 10.9 percent to 51 days. Months Supply of Inventory was up 35.0 percent to 2.7 months, indicating that supply increased relative to demand.

Total housing inventory increased 8.1% month-over-month for a total of 1.33 million units heading into April, equivalent to a 4.0-month supply at the current sales pace, according to NAR. Although inventory is up nearly 20% from the same time last year, the additional supply has had little effect on home prices across much of the country, with the national median existing-home price climbing 2.7% year-over year to $403,700 as of last measure.

Housing Supply Overview - January 2025:

U.S. new-home sales increased 3.6% month-over-month and 6.7% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000 units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The median sales price for new homes was up 2.1% year-over-year to $427,000. There were about 494,000 new homes available for sale heading into January, representing an 8.5-month supply at the current sales pace. For the 12-month period spanning February 2024 through January 2025, Pending Sales in the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service, Inc. region was up 3.2 percent overall. The price range with the largest pending sales gain was the $1,000,001 and Above range, where sales increased 51.6 percent. The overall Median Sales Price improved 1.5 percent to $273,999. The property type with the largest gain was the Condos segment, where prices improved 6.9 percent to $203,000. The price range that tended to sell the quickest was the $150,001 to $250,000 range at 41 days. The price range that tended to sell the slowest was the $1,000,001 and Above range at 54 days. Market-wide, inventory levels was up 28.0 percent. The property type with the largest gain was the Condos segment, where the number of properties for sale rose 60.9 percent. That amounts to 2.6 months of inventory for Single-Family Homes and 2.9 months of inventory for Condos.


Monthly Indicators - January 2025:

U.S. existing-home sales advanced for the third straight month, climbing 2.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.24 million units, a 10-month high, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales were up 9.3% year-over-year, driven largely by purchases of homes priced $500,000 and above. Month-over month, sales rose in the South, Northeast, and the West but fell in the Midwest, with all four regions reporting year-over-year gains. New Listings were up 8.0 percent to 1,513. Pending Sales increased 2.0 percent to 1,109. Inventory grew 28.0 percent to 2,893 units. Prices moved higher as Median Sales Price was up 3.9 percent to $268,000. Days on Market increased 19.6 percent to 55 days. Months Supply of Inventory was up 23.8 percent to 2.6 months, indicating that supply increased relative to demand. According to NAR, total housing inventory was 1.15 million units heading into January, a 13.5% decrease from the previous month but a 16.2% increase from the same period one year earlier, for a 3.3-month supply at the current sales pace. Housing supply remains down compared to pre-pandemic levels, and the limited number of homes on the market continues to push sales prices higher nationwide, with the median existing-home price rising 6% year-over-year to $404,400.

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HOUSING SUPPLY OVERVIEW

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In an effort to attract buyers amid slowing traffic and declining home sales, U.S. homebuilders have been increasingly reducing prices & offering sales incentives this year. According to the National Association of Home Builders, 36% of single-family homebuilders reported cutting prices as of last measure, with an average price reduction of 6%. Meanwhile, 59% of builders reported offering sales incentives, including price discounts, paying closing costs or fees, and offering free upgrades or price discounts, among others. For the 12-month period spanning January 2022 - December 2022, Pending Sales in the CMLS region were down 15.0 percent overall. The price range with the largest gain in sales was the $300,001 & Above range, where they increased 12.6%.

MONTHLY MARKET INDICATORS

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2022 was a turbulent year for the US housing market, as inflation, soaring interest rates, and elevated sales prices combined to cause a slowdown nationwide. Affordability challenges continue to limit market activity, with pending home sales and existing-home sales down month-over-month and falling 37.8% and 35.4% year-over- year, respectively, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Higher mortgage rates are also impacting prospective sellers, many of whom have locked in historically low rates and have chosen to wait until market conditions improve before selling their home. New Listings were down 14.6 percent to 858. Pending Sales decreased 13.9 percent to 840. Inventory grew 38.2 percent to 1,843 units.