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- U.S. housing market
- metro inventory analysis
- pending contract dynamics
- domestic migration trends
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- · Primpted Research
- · Housing Market Analyst
Recent briefings by Amy Gerrish
October 11, 2026 · Market Alert
Bakersfield CA Housing Market Slows as Buyer Demand Index Drops
Buyer demand in Bakersfield CA continues to soften, with the Buyer Demand Index falling to 40% amid rising inventory and longer marketing times.
/insights/bakersfield-delano-ca/bakersfield-ca-demand-index-dropsOctober 11, 2026 · Metro Outlook
Sacramento CA Housing Market Cools Amid Rising Inventory
Buyer demand softens across the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro as new listings outpace sales momentum, signaling a recalibration for both buyers and sellers.
/insights/sacramento-roseville-folsom-ca/sacramento-ca-market-coolsOctober 11, 2026 · Market Alert
San Jose Buyers Gain Leverage as Market Activity Slows
Demand for homes in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area has weakened, offering buyers more options as inventory grows.
/insights/san-jose-sunnyvale-santa-clara-ca/san-jose-market-slows-buyers-leverageOctober 11, 2026 · Metro Outlook
San Francisco CA Home Prices Edge Down as Buyer Demand Cools
After months of price stability, the San Francisco Bay Area housing market is showing signs of softening demand, pushing median listing prices slightly lower.
/insights/san-francisco-ca/san-francisco-ca-cooling-demandOctober 11, 2026 · Market Alert
San Diego CA Buyers Gain Negotiating Room Amid Cooling Market
The San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad housing market shows signs of cooling as buyer demand softens and prices adjust, creating more favorable conditions for those looking to purchase a home.
/insights/san-diego-chula-vista-carlsbad-ca/san-diego-ca-buyer-negotiating-roomOctober 11, 2026 · Metro Outlook
Los Angeles Market Cools as Buyer Demand Fades
The Los Angeles housing market shows clear signs of deceleration, with a notable shift in buyer behavior impacting inventory and pricing.
/insights/los-angeles-ca/los-angeles-market-coolsOctober 11, 2026 · Market Alert
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Housing Market Sees Buyer Demand Cool Amid Rising Inventory
Buyer Demand Index in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater fell to 36% in September, as active listings continued to increase, giving buyers more options.
/insights/olympia-lacey-tumwater-wa/olympia-buyer-demand-coolsOctober 11, 2026 · Metro Outlook
Spokane Housing Market Cools as Inventory Grows, Buyer Demand Slows
Spokane-Spokane Valley sees a continued cooling trend with rising inventory and softening buyer interest, impacting price discipline.
/insights/spokane-spokane-valley-wa/spokane-housing-cools-inventory-growsOctober 11, 2026 · Metro Outlook
Portland-Vancouver Market Sees Buyer Demand Cool as Inventory Builds
The Portland OR metro housing market experiences a noticeable deceleration in buyer activity while inventory levels continue to climb, reshaping the landscape for both buyers and sellers.
/insights/portland-vancouver-hillsboro-or-wa/portland-or-buyer-demand-coolsOctober 11, 2026 · Market Alert
Portland-South Portland ME Buyer Demand Plummets Amid Rising Supply
The latest data reveals a sharp decline in buyer activity across Portland-South Portland ME, as inventory expands and price reductions become more common.
/insights/portland-south-portland-me/portland-me-south-portland-demand-plummetsOctober 11, 2026 · Metro Outlook
Portland-Vancouver Market Sees Buyer Demand Cool as Inventory Builds
The Portland metro housing market experiences a noticeable deceleration in buyer activity while inventory levels continue to climb, reshaping the landscape for both buyers and sellers.
/insights/portland-vancouver-hillsboro-or-wa/portland-buyer-demand-coolsOctober 11, 2026 · Market Alert
Bellingham WA Housing Market Cools as Buyer Demand Retreats
A significant drop in buyer demand and increasing inventory suggest a less competitive market for homebuyers in Bellingham.
/insights/bellingham-wa/bellingham-housing-market-coolsOctober 11, 2026 · Metro Outlook
Seattle Sellers Face Reality as Market Tips Towards Buyers
Rising inventory and softening buyer demand are reshaping the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue housing market, signaling a clear shift in negotiating power.
/insights/seattle-wa/seattle-market-shifts-buyersOctober 11, 2026 · Market Alert
Cape Cod's Housing Market Accelerates as Buyer Demand Strengthens
Demand for homes in Cape Cod picked up pace in September, with a significant year-over-year increase in buyer activity.
/insights/barnstable-town-ma/barnstable-town-demand-acceleratesOctober 11, 2026 · Metro Outlook
Boston's Housing Market Keeps Buyers Engaged Amid Price Adjustments
Despite a dip in the median listing price, demand remains robust across the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area as over 60% of homes find a buyer.
/insights/boston-cambridge-newton-ma-nh/boston-demand-steady-price-adjustsOctober 11, 2026 · Market Alert
Worcester's Buyer Demand Index Soars as Available Homes Shrink
Despite a rise in active listings, strong buyer activity is quickly absorbing inventory, keeping Worcester a competitive market for purchasers.
/insights/worcester-ma/worcester-buyer-demand-index-soarsOctober 11, 2026 · Metro Outlook
Springfield Ma Sellers Still Calling the Shots as Demand Outstrips Growing Inventory
Springfield Ma's housing market continues to favor sellers, with a strong Buyer Demand Index despite a notable increase in active listings.
/insights/springfield-ma/springfield-sellers-flexOctober 11, 2026 · Market Alert
Buffalo-Cheektowaga Housing Market Keeps Edge for Sellers
Despite increasing inventory and a dip in buyer demand, Buffalo-Cheektowaga remains a seller-favored market.
/insights/buffalo-cheektowaga-ny/buffalo-sellers-maintain-advantageOctober 11, 2026 · Metro Outlook
NEW YORK CITY SELLERS HOLD THE LINE: Just 1 in 10 Listings Records a Price Cut
Despite a cooling Buyer Demand Index and rising inventory, sellers in the New York metro area are largely holding firm on asking prices, with just 10% reducing their initial listings.
/insights/new-york-ny/new-york-sellers-hold-pricesOctober 10, 2026 · Metro Outlook
Atlantic City-Hammonton Market Holds Steady Amid Shifting Local Dynamics
The Atlantic City-Hammonton housing market is navigating a period of stability, with overall metrics signaling a balanced environment even as submarkets diverge in activity.
/insights/atlantic-city-hammonton-nj/atlantic-city-market-holds-steadyOctober 10, 2026 · Market Alert
Delaware Homebuyers See Inventory Rise, Easing Market Pressure
Buyers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, which includes parts of Delaware, are finding more options as housing inventory continues to grow.
/insights/national/delaware-inventory-grows-buyersOctober 10, 2026 · Market Alert
HUNTINGTON BUYERS KEEP SIGNING: Pending Listings Rise as Asking Prices Ease
The Huntington-Ashland housing market sees sustained buyer interest as median listing prices continue their year-over-year decline.
/insights/huntington-ashland-wv-ky-oh/huntington-ashland-prices-fall-buyer-activityOctober 10, 2026 · Metro Outlook
BALTIMORE BUYERS CATCH A BREAK: Housing Choices Jump 16%
After months of tight supply, the Baltimore metro area is seeing a substantial increase in available homes, shifting negotiating power toward buyers.
/insights/baltimore-columbia-towson-md/baltimore-inventory-expandsOctober 10, 2026 · Market Alert
BUYERS GAIN GROUND: Washington DC Metro Pending Ratio Falls to 37.9%!
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria housing market is cooling as the Buyer Demand Index falls to 38%, giving buyers more leverage.
/insights/washington-arlington-alexandria-dc-va-md-wv/washington-metro-demand-coolsOctober 10, 2026 · Metro Outlook
HOUSING STILL MOVING: Richmond, VA Homes Spend a Median 44 Days on the Market
Median days on market remains low as active listings rise, creating a nuanced landscape for buyers and sellers.
/insights/richmond-va/richmond-housing-swift-inventoryOctober 10, 2026 · Metro Outlook
Asheville Buyers Pull Back Amid Swelling Inventory
Buyer demand in Asheville is cooling significantly, creating more opportunities for choosy purchasers as homes linger on the market longer.
/insights/asheville-nc/asheville-buyer-demand-coolsOctober 10, 2026 · Market Alert
CHARLOTTE’S ASKING-PRICE REALITY CHECK: 26% of Listings Get a Trim
Over a quarter of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia listings saw a price reduction last month, signaling a shift in buyer sentiment.
/insights/charlotte-concord-gastonia-nc-sc/charlotte-price-cuts-riseOctober 10, 2026 · Market Alert
Charleston Buyer Demand Falters: Just 32 Pending Homes per 100 Active Listings
The Charleston-North Charleston housing market sees a significant drop in buyer activity, with the Buyer Demand Index falling to 32%.
/insights/charleston-north-charleston-sc/charleston-buyer-demand-faltersOctober 10, 2026 · Metro Outlook
COLUMBIA SELLERS LOSE THEIR GRIP: Market Falls Out of Seller Territory as Price Cuts Spread
After months of rapid appreciation, Columbia’s housing market is seeing an uptick in available homes and a cooling in buyer intensity, leading to broader price adjustments.
/insights/columbia-sc/columbia-sellers-grip-loosensOctober 10, 2026 · Market Alert
AUGUSTA’S MARKET MOOD SWING: Buyer Demand Loses Ground as Inventory Surges
The Augusta-Richmond County housing market is seeing a noticeable shift as buyer interest wanes and the number of available homes grows significantly.
/insights/augusta-richmond-county-ga-sc/augusta-demand-inventory-shift