Published October 11, 2026 in Market Update

Primary market has more choices, but sales are slower

Here is the one fact that changes what you should do right now. The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 567 homes for sale across the Primary market in the three months ending August 31, 2026. That is 20.6% more than a year before. At the same time, homes sold fell 13.6%. More supply and fewer sales means your pricing and preparation matter more than they did last year.

The National Association of Realtors put the national supply of homes at 4.9 months, the highest level in over ten years. That trend is showing up here at home. Buyers have more homes to compare. That gives them room to be selective.

Freddie Mac put the average 30-year fixed rate at 7.40% as of October 8, 2026. That is not helping buyer demand. Fewer buyers moving means sellers need to stand out on price and condition.

How each ZIP code is reading

The picture is not the same everywhere. ZIP 31605 is moving faster than the rest. ZIP 31601 has the most supply sitting on the market. Here is how the six ZIP codes compare.

ZIP 31605: the fastest ZIP in the market

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 141 homes sold in ZIP 31605 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. That is up 20.5% from a year before. Median days on market was 29 days, six days shorter than a year ago. Months of supply sat at 2.8 months. Sellers there are still getting close to their asking price: the average sale came in at 99% of list.

ZIP 31601: the most supply, the slowest pace

ZIP 31601 tells a different story. The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 126 homes for sale there, up 46.5% from a year before. Only 55 homes sold, down 19.1%. Months of supply reached 7 months, up 3.1 months from a year ago. Median days on market was 49 days, 23 days longer than last year. The median sale price dipped 4.3% to $219,900. Not every home sold fast, and not every price held.

Days on market: how long are homes sitting?

ZIP 31636 saw the sharpest slowdown. The Real Estate Data Aggregator put median days on market at 69 days, 27 days longer than a year before. Only 4% of homes sold above list price there, down 8 points. ZIP 31620 also slowed: 61 days on market, up 28 days from last year.

What this means if you are selling

With 567 homes for sale and sales falling, buyers are comparing more carefully. The Real Estate Data Aggregator shows that across most ZIP codes, homes are still selling near list price. ZIP 31605 averaged 99% of list. ZIP 31632 averaged 98.7%. That holds when pricing is right from the start.

Freddie Mac put the 15-year fixed rate at 6.73% as of October 8, 2026. The National Association of Realtors reported existing-home sales fell 2.0% month over month in August 2026. Buyers are cautious. A well-prepared, well-priced home still moves.

One more thing worth knowing: these are ZIP code numbers. One street can read very differently from the whole ZIP. A home on a quiet cul-de-sac may move faster or slower than the average suggests. If you want to know where your home sits, reach out and we can look at it together.