Primary market has more choice, but sales are still holding steady
Inventory is up and buyers are still active, but more competition means pricing and presentation matter more than they did a year ago.
More choice is opening up in Primary market
Inventory is rising across the market, which means buyers have more options and sellers need sharper pricing to stand out.
One part of the Primary market is moving much faster than another
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, the gap between the fastest and slowest ZIP codes was 30 points wide.
One part of the Primary market is moving much faster than the rest
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, ZIP 97535 sold homes in a median of 11 days, while most other ZIPs in the Primary market took three to six weeks.
Primary market sales rose even with mortgage rates above 7%
Buyers here kept moving through the three months ending July 31, 2026, even as rates climbed past 7% nationally.
Inventory grew in the Primary market, but supply still varies by area
The Primary market had 1,169 homes for sale in the three months ending July 31, 2026, up 3.5%, yet some ZIP codes feel far tighter than others.
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