Market Overview: Spring 2026
Metro median $420,000, up 6.3% YOY. 28 average days on market. 98.2% list-to-sale ratio. Seller-favoring but normalized from 2021-2022 frenzy.
Inventory Trends
3,200+ active listings — below pre-pandemic norms but above record lows. Luxury segment ($1M+) seeing slight inventory increase.
Interest Rates & Affordability
Rates stabilized, providing predictability. Reduced competition creates opportunity for well-prepared buyers.
Neighborhood Price Trends
Fort Mill leads at 8.0% YOY. Waxhaw 7.5%, Indian Trail 7.6%. SouthPark 6.9%, Ballantyne 6.8%. Myers Park 5.9%, Eastover 4.5%.
Predictions & Strategy
Expect 5-7% appreciation, slightly increasing inventory, sustained competition in $300K-$600K, more negotiation room above $1.5M.