The Data that Smart Home Buyers and Sellers are Watching this Spring

Описание: The housing market showed a meaningful rebound this week as much of the country thawed out from winter storms. New listings and inventory both climbed, and weekly pending home sales came in 4.6% higher than a year ago—an encouraging early signal that buyers are responding to improved affordability and the lowest mortgage rates in several years.

In this week’s update, we break down what’s really happening beneath the headlines:

• Inventory jumped 1.4% to just over 700,000 single-family homes, but remains 15% below 2019 levels nationally.
• New listings rose 11% week over week and are running 12% above last year.
• Roughly 78,000 homes that were withdrawn last fall have now re-entered the market.
• Pending sales rebounded, though the 4-week average remains flat due to earlier storm disruptions.
• Home prices remain essentially unchanged year over year, with mixed signals depending on the metric.

While weather continues to create short-term volatility, the broader data suggests demand is gradually improving and inventory growth remains controlled—not surging. This is shaping up to be a balanced spring market where strategy, timing, and pricing matter more than ever.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling this spring, I’d be happy to walk through what these national trends mean for your local market.

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This post is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as financial, legal, or real estate advice. Any market forecasts or predictions discussed are speculative and are subject to change. Actual results may differ. You should seek their own professional advice before making decisions. Compass disclaims any liability for reliance on this content.