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Behind the Business • 21 January 2026

Buyer Confidence Returns as Inventory Gaps Emerge

by Barbara Scarlett

With interest rates stabilizing and prices down significantly from 2024, consumer confidence is starting to return and buyers are beginning to move forward in the marketplace. One challenge I am seeing is uneven inventory across price points. There is limited supply in the $650,000 to $725,000 range, as well as between $750,000 and $800,000. While there are properties available in these segments, many buyers feel the current inventory is not as strong as listings that previously sold in these price ranges. As a result, buyers are hoping to see additional inventory come to market in the near term.

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