Housing questions, answered with the numbers

Six questions people actually ask, answered twice: once for the country as a whole, and once for each of 764 metro areas on its own. Data through May 2026.

When is the best month to sell a house?

Which month homes sell for the most, counted across every metro area we measure — not "spring".

How long does it take to sell a house?

The typical days on the market, and how far apart the fastest and slowest metros really are.

Do homes sell above asking price?

The share of homes closing over the asking price, and where that has stopped happening.

Are home prices going up or down?

How many metro areas are up against last year and how many are down. It is not one answer.

Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market?

How many metros favor buyers, how many favor sellers, and how the call is made.

How many homes are for sale?

How many homes are on the market, and whether supply is growing or shrinking.

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Source: Redfin's published market data, through May 2026. Neighborhood Numbers is an independent data publisher and is not affiliated with Redfin.