Is now a good time to sell in Houghton?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Houghton is 30/100 in August 2026 (Difficult Selling Environment) — homes still close, but you'll likely accept a longer timeline or a lower price than a year ago. Pending ratio is 0.31 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +40.5% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 52. 43.6% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 30/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.31 · Inventory YoY: +40.5% · Median days on market: 52 · Sellers cutting price: 43.6% · Median listing price: $289,500 (-3.2% YoY)