What does a Sold Score of 39 mean in Muscatine?

A Sold Score of **39/100** in Muscatine (May 2026) puts the market in the **"Challenging Market Conditions"** 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 0.31, inventory down +15.0% YoY, 51 median days on market, 41.2% of listings reducing price. Pending ratio carries 60% of the weight; inventory, days on market, and price reductions each contribute the remainder. — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 39/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.31 · Inventory YoY: -15.0% · Median days on market: 51 · Sellers cutting price: 41.2% · Median listing price: $239,000 (-0.6% YoY)