Existing-home sales edged up in April, while inventory continued to improve, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The latest data points to a market where buyers have a little more room to compare options, even as home prices continue to rise year over year.

For April 2026, existing-home sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million, the median sales price was $417,700, and inventory stood at a 4.4-month supply. Prices increased 0.9% year-over-year, while inventory rose 0.1 months compared to April 2025.

• 0.2% increase in existing-home sales month over month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million
• No change in sales year over year

• 1.47 million units: Total housing inventory, up 5.8% from March and up 1.4% from April 2025
• 4.4-month supply of unsold inventory, up from 4.2 months last month and up from 4.3 months one year ago

• $417,700: Median existing-home price for all housing types, up 0.9% from one year ago - marking the 34th consecutive month of annual price gains

• Homes averaged 32 days on market, down from 41 days last month
• First-time buyers accounted for 33% of purchases
• Cash sales made up 25% of transactions
• Inventory continued to improve, giving buyers more options heading into summer

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Sources

National Association of REALTORS®: Existing-Home Sales

Realtor.com Housing Trends

NAR Housing Policy News

CNBC Housing Coverage