Are buyers active in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater?

Buyer demand in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater is **cautious** as of September 2026. The pending ratio is 0.29 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 76 days to go under contract. Inventory is -3.8% year over year — fewer choices means buyers who do show up have to move quickly. Sellers are responding: 43.2% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater is 38/100 (Challenging Market Conditions). — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 38/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.29 · Inventory YoY: -3.8% · Median days on market: 76 · Sellers cutting price: 43.2% · Median listing price: $385,398 (-6.6% YoY)