Are buyers active in Salem?

Buyer demand in Salem is **actively shopping** as of May 2026. The pending ratio is 0.45 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 49 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +18.5% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 42.7% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Salem is 41/100 (Fair Chance of Selling). — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 41/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.45 · Inventory YoY: +18.5% · Median days on market: 49 · Sellers cutting price: 42.7% · Median listing price: $529,450 (-3.4% YoY)