What does a Sold Score of 67 mean in Carlsbad-Artesia?

A Sold Score of **67/100** in Carlsbad-Artesia (July 2026) puts the market in the **"Good Chance of Selling"** band. The bands work like this: - **80–100** Excellent Chance of Selling — strong demand, tight inventory - **60–79** Good Chance of Selling — balanced, leaning seller - **40–59** Fair Chance of Selling — balanced, pricing matters - **30–39** Challenging Market Conditions — buyers have leverage - **0–29** Difficult Selling Environment — listings sit, price cuts are common The current score is driven by pending ratio of 0.72, inventory up +27.8% YoY, 56 median days on market, 27.6% of listings reducing price. Pending ratio carries 60% of the weight; inventory, days on market, and price reductions each contribute the remainder. — Live indicators (July 2026): Sold Score: 67/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.72 · Inventory YoY: +27.8% · Median days on market: 56 · Sellers cutting price: 27.6% · Median listing price: $344,975 (-4.0% YoY)