What does a Sold Score of 78 mean in New Haven?

A Sold Score of **78/100** in New Haven (September 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 0.78, inventory up +20.0% YoY, 43 median days on market, 36.2% of listings reducing price. Pending ratio carries 60% of the weight; inventory, days on market, and price reductions each contribute the remainder. — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 78/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.78 · Inventory YoY: +20.0% · Median days on market: 43 · Sellers cutting price: 36.2% · Median listing price: $425,000 (-10.1% YoY)