Is now a good time to sell in Newport?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Newport is 18/100 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 0.22 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +18.8% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 76. 42.9% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 18/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.22 · Inventory YoY: +18.8% · Median days on market: 76 · Sellers cutting price: 42.9% · Median listing price: $395,000 (+4.0% YoY)