The national housing landscape remains a patchwork of localized conditions, where supply gains in some regions contrast sharply with persistent shortages elsewhere. While inventory expanded 4.7% compared to the same period last year, the national average of 3.0 months’ supply underscores the ongoing friction between available stock and buyer demand. Homes sold in July spent an average of 45 days on the market, an increase of three days from June and one day from a year ago.

Anthony Askowitz, broker and owner of REMAX Advance Realty in Miami, noted that the current environment rewards precision. Sellers are increasingly recognizing the necessity of accurate pricing to avoid stagnation, while buyers are navigating a market that varies wildly by neighborhood and price point. Despite the broader uptick in supply, the national close-to-list price ratio held steady at 99%, suggesting that while options are growing, sellers in high-demand areas retain significant leverage.