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Is now a good time to sell in Albany?

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Primpted Housing Analyst

Updated monthly · Data through May 2026 · v265

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Sold Score
57/100
YoY Fair Chance of Selling
Pending ratio
0.54
YoY contracts vs active
Inventory YoY
+0.0%
YoY active listings
Median DOM
66
YoY days on market
Price cuts
29.1%
YoY of active listings
It's a fair time, not a clearly favorable one. Albany has a Sold Score of 57/100 in May 2026 (Fair Chance of Selling) — pricing realistically is doing most of the work. Pending ratio is 0.54 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +0.3% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 66. 29.1% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 57/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.54 · Inventory YoY: +0.3% · Median days on market: 66 · Sellers cutting price: 29.1% · Median listing price: $199,450 (+3.6% YoY)

Albany snapshot

As of the latest 2026 data
Median listing
$199K
YoY +0.0%
Active inventory
492
YoY +0.2%
Median DOM
66
YoY -0.2%
Pending ratio
0.32
YoY -0.1%
Price-reduced
16.7%
YoY +0.0%
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It's a good time to sell in Albany, but you should be prepared for some changes in the market compared to last year. Homes are selling faster, but there are more homes for sale, and prices have gone down a bit recently. Expect about a two-month wait for a sale to close.In the most recent month, the median listing price in Albany was $199,450. This is actually down by 13.3% from the previous month, but it's still up 3.6% compared to what it was at this time last year.So, while prices are a bit lower right now than they were last month, they are still higher than they were a year ago.This past month saw 144 new homes hit the market. There are a total of 492 active listings, which is a 23.0% increase from last year. This means you'll have more competition from other sellers.Homes are selling quicker, with the median time on the market now at 66 days, which is a significant 17.2% faster than last year. However, about one in six listings (16.7%) have had their prices reduced. While this might seem high, it's only a small increase of 3.0% compared to last year.While homes are selling faster, you'll have more competition from other sellers, and you might need to adjust your price expectations to stand out. Setting the right price from the start will be key to a speedy sale.

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