Market Trends Hub
A real-time snapshot of the Manhattan housing market — empowering your next move with clear, data-driven insights from our local experts.
If uploading a CSV instead, the expected column order is:
period, median_price, avg_dom, active_listings, list_to_sale_ratio, closed_sales, months_supply, single_family, townhomes, condos, multi_family
The balance of power between buyers and sellers, measured by supply, demand, and time-on-market dynamics.
Manhattan is favoring sellers. Inventory is constrained below 3 months supply, homes are moving quickly at 24 days average, and sellers are receiving close to full asking price. Buyers should move decisively and come prepared with pre-approval.
Active listings by property type compared to the same period last year. Low inventory is contributing to sustained price pressure.
Total inventory is 12.5% below February 2025, continuing a multi-year compression trend. New construction permits are up 8%, which may ease supply constraints entering mid-2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Housing market trends are patterns in home prices, inventory, sales activity, and demand that show how the real estate market is changing over time. They help buyers and sellers understand whether the market is favoring buyers, sellers, or is balanced.
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Tracking local market trends helps you make better decisions about when to buy or sell by showing current conditions like price direction, inventory levels, and selling speed compared with past months.
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A seller’s market occurs when demand is strong and inventory is low, which can lead to faster sales and higher prices. It’s typically seen when months of supply is below about 3 months.
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Months of supply estimates how long current inventory would last at the current rate of sales — lower supply typically favors sellers, while higher supply can give buyers more options.
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Median sale price is the midpoint price of sold homes in a given period — half of the homes sell above it and half sell below it — and it’s used to measure market pricing trends.
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Days on market measures the average time homes spend listed before selling — shorter DOM often signals stronger buyer demand.
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This page is updated monthly with the latest data so you get current statistics and trends as the market evolves.
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Rising inventory means more homes are available for sale, which can ease price pressure and lengthen time on market; falling inventory can tighten the market and support higher prices.
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Use trend data like pricing direction, inventory, and days on market along with your personal timing and financial goals to decide the best time to act. Watching how these indicators change over months provides context for your decision.m description
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Besides the core metrics, you can watch things like list-to-sale price ratios, changes in active listings, and year-over-year comparisons to see deeper shifts in market strength.