Housing Inventory Rises to 4.4 Months in April but Remains Below Balanced Market Threshold
In April 2026, housing inventory increased by 5.8% to 1.47 million units, translating into a supply of 4.4 months—still below the balanced market threshold of six months. Despite this increase, buyers remain at a disadvantage due to high mortgage rates (4.57%) and low buyer confidence.
Topics: buyer behavior housing inventory mortgage rates real estate market dynamics