What does a Sold Score of 42 mean in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington?

A Sold Score of **42/100** in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington (May 2026) puts the market in the **"Fair 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 0.36, inventory down +5.1% YoY, 57 median days on market, 33.8% 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: 42/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.36 · Inventory YoY: -5.1% · Median days on market: 57 · Sellers cutting price: 33.8% · Median listing price: $346,500 (+0.4% YoY)