March's National Housing Report signaled the strongest month-over-month jump in home sales in three years. Buyers and sellers finally made their move in March. Home inventory continued its year-over-year climb across the 50 surveyed metros, and modest price growth pointed toward a market finding its balance heading into peak spring season.
Spring is Here
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31.6%
3.4%
Month-over-month
Year-over-year
The number of homes for sale in March 2026 increased by 4.4% year over year and was up 4.5% month over month.
Home Sales Were Up
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Home Sales: 3 Markets with the Biggest Year Over Year Increase
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San Francisco, CA was up to 107.2% from 104.8% in March 2025
In March 2026, the average close-to-list price ratio of all 50 metro areas in the report was 99%, the same as March 2025 and up from 98% in February 2026
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What the Report Means For You
March's National Housing Report is here, and the market showed early signs of spring. Homes were selling faster, prices ticked up slightly, and inventory held steady after months of gradual gains. Whether you are thinking about buying or selling, the data points to a market that rewards preparation and good timing. Here are the highlights you need to know.
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Close-to-List Price Ratio
March’s increase in sales is a signal that buyers and sellers are re-engaging as the spring market gets underway. At the same time, moderate price growth and inventory changes could signal the pace is becoming more deliberate... This suggests the next phase of the housing market being defined less by speed and more by precision.
- REMAX President, Chris Lim
Home sales were up 3.4% year-over-year and were up 31.6% from February 2026.
When the number is above 100%, the home closed for more than the list price. If it’s less than 100%, the home sold for less than the list price.
Manchester, NH was 100.8% which was down from 100.7% in March 2025
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Hartford, CT was down to 102.7%, from 103.3% in March 2025
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Richmond, VA stayed the same at 100.8%, from March 2025
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Year-over-year
Month-over-month
1.1%
2.3%
Year-over-year
Month-over-month
4.4%
4.5%
Year-over-year
4.0%
29.0%
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Baltimore, MD
March 2026: 3,985
March 2025: 5,533
-28.0%
In March 2026, new home listings dipped 4.0% year-over-year and were up 29.0% from last month.
New Listings: 3 Markets with the Biggest Year Over Year Decrease
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This Month's U.S. Home Prices and Sales Recap
Home sales were up 31.6% from last
month and were up 3.4% from last year, which showed some upward movement in the market.
Inventory was Up
Home Prices Were Up
Median sales price reached $440,000,
up 1.1% from a year ago. Month-over-
month, prices were also up 2.3%.
Among the surveyed metros, new listings were up 29.0% month-over-month. Year-over-year, listings slipped 4.0%.
New Listings Were Up and Down
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Dover, DE
March 2026: 269
March 2025: 364
-26.1%
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Philadelphia, PA
March 2026: 7,676
March 2025: 10,088
-23.9%
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Bozeman, MT
March 2026: 165
March 2025: 119
+38.7%
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Omaha, NE
March 2026: 1,042
March 2025: 871
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New Orleans, LA
In March 2026, the median sale price was $440K, up 1.1% YoY and also up 2.3% from last month.
Median Sale Price: 3 Markets with the Biggest Year Over Year Increase
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Des Moines, IA
March 2025: $324,500
March 2024: $300,000
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Kansas City, MO
Homes averaged 49 days on market in March 2026, up 5 days YoY and down 7 days from Feburary 2026.
Days on Market: 3 Markets with the Biggest Increase of Days on Market
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Manchester, NH
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St. Louis, MO
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Tampa, FL
+19.6%
March 2026: 938
March 2025: 770
+21.8%
March 2026: $255,900
March 2025: $237,350
March 2026: $349,900
March 2025: $325,000
+7.8%
+7.7%
March 2026: 20 days
March 2025: 16 days
+28.3%
March 2026: 39 days
March 2025: 31 days
March 2026: 73 days
March 2025: 59 days
+11.5%
+24.8%
Housing Report Snapshot:
Median sales price was $440,000, up 1.1% year over year and up 2.3% from February.
New listings were down 4.0% year over year and up 29.0% month over month.
Sellers accepted 99% of the asking price, up one percentage from February and in line with March 2025
Homes sold in an average of 49 days, down 7 days from February but up 5 days from a year ago.
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