2026 got off to a sluggish start, as new listings were slow to come to market amid recurring snowstorms and prolonged cold weather. Demand, however, remained strong, particularly in key neighborhoods, with days on market down and prices up in most sectors. As new listings picked up in March, contract activity increased meaningfully, and recent momentum suggests inventory relief may be on the horizon this Spring. Buyers are ready, and the market is waiting for supply to follow.

 

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