Are buyers active in Des Moines-West Des Moines?

Buyer demand in Des Moines-West Des Moines is **very active** as of May 2026. The pending ratio is 0.71 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 53 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +3.3% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 41.1% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Des Moines-West Des Moines is 62/100 (Good Chance of Selling). — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 62/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.71 · Inventory YoY: +3.3% · Median days on market: 53 · Sellers cutting price: 41.1% · Median listing price: $349,900 (-2.5% YoY)