Tuesday, May 26, 2026
2026 SWMI & National April Housing Market Higher Sales, Rising Mortgage Rate
“Sales in April for the local housing market surpassed 200 for the first time this year. Year-to-date sales were down for the fourth consecutive month in 2026 compared to 2025. The average selling price in April and year-to-date price were the highest in the year-over-year comparison dating back to 2006. Year-to-date, the total dollar volume was down 18 percent at the end of April. Th inventory of homes for sale did not increase to the level of listings in April 2025,” stated Luke Jeffries,
