By mid-Q2 2024, 18 states across the US saw their housing inventory surpass 2019 levels—a real shift from the tight, post-pandemic market we’ve all been navigating. While the nation as a whole is still experiencing low overall inventory, these pockets of rebound are worth noting. The uptick in available homes can be traced to higher mortgage rates, which have tempered buyer demand, and increased homebuilding activity bringing more listings online. As someone who’s helped clients navigate both hot and cooling markets in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida, I know firsthand how these changes create more options for buyers and introduce new considerations for sellers—especially around pricing and property presentation. It’s a moment of normalization in certain areas, and I’ll be watching closely to see if more states follow suit in the months ahead.
