Are buyers active in Durham-Chapel Hill?

Buyer demand in Durham-Chapel Hill is **very active** as of May 2026. The pending ratio is 0.61 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 44 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +13.4% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 41.2% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Durham-Chapel Hill is 55/100 (Fair Chance of Selling). — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 55/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.61 · Inventory YoY: +13.4% · Median days on market: 44 · Sellers cutting price: 41.2% · Median listing price: $487,450 (-1.5% YoY)