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Published October 18, 2026 in Market Update · Primary DOTW

Primary DOTW has more listings, but buyers are still moving

More homes hit the market this summer, yet deals kept closing across Primary DOTW.

By James Hemphill Jr.
New listings
Up 12.9% from a year before
Pending sales
Up 1.9% from a year before
Homes for sale
Up 35.8% from a year before
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Published October 11, 2026 in Market Update · Primary DOTW

More homes are for sale in Primary DOTW, but buyers are still moving

Inventory is up sharply across the area, yet pending sales still rose and many homes are going under contract within two weeks.

By James Hemphill Jr.
Homes for sale
Up 35.8% from a year before
Pending sales
Up 1.9% from a year before
New listings
Up 12.9% from a year before
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Published October 4, 2026 in Market Update · Primary DOTW

Primary DOTW has more choices, but buyers are still writing offers

Inventory rose 31% across Primary DOTW in the three months ending July 31, 2026, yet pending sales still edged up 0.3%, so demand is real even as the field gets wider.

By James Hemphill Jr.
Homes for sale
Up 31% from a year before
Pending sales
Up 0.3% from a year before
New listings
Up 4.1% from a year before
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James Hemphill Jr. is a licensed real estate agent with JTH Premier Homes brokered by eXp Realty. Market numbers come from MLS records and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Nothing on this site is an appraisal or a promise of value. If your home is already listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation.
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