Re/Max April Housing: Listings Jump 10.5% and Sales Up 7.6%
RMAX•April home sales rose 7.6% month-over-month while new listings surged 10.5%, boosting available inventory by 4.5% over March and stabilizing spring market balance. The median sales price climbed 1.5% year-over-year to $445,000, with homes selling at 99% of list after an average 45 days on market.
1. Sales and Listings Trends
Re/Max reported a 7.6% increase in home sales in April compared to March, while new listings outpaced demand with a 10.5% month-over-month surge across 51 metro areas. Year-over-year sales stayed nearly flat (+0.1%), and new listings declined 1.3%, marking a shift toward a more balanced spring market.
2. Inventory Levels
The number of homes for sale rose 4.5% from March to April and was 2.0% higher year-over-year, resulting in a steady 2.3 months' supply of inventory—unchanged from the prior month but below the 2.4 months reported in April 2025. These levels give buyers more options while maintaining moderate market tightness.
3. Pricing Stability
The median sales price across the surveyed metros increased 1.5% year-over-year to $445,000, extending the streak to 34 months of price appreciation. Buyers paid an average of 99% of asking price—unchanged from March—and homes spent 45 days on market, five days fewer than in March but four days longer than a year ago.
4. Regional Variations
Baltimore recorded a 23.4% drop in new listings year-over-year, while Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Seattle led listing gains with increases above 14%. Burlington, Omaha and Salt Lake City saw the strongest sales growth, up at least 12%, and Providence led price gains with an 8.5% median increase.
