Here’s a quick look at how the Triangle real estate market performed in March 2026, based on data from the Durham Regional Association of REALTORS®.
Whether you’re actively buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market, these numbers help tell the story.
Key Highlights
- Median Sales Price: $409,800 (−1.7% YoY)
- Closed Sales: 647 (+7.5% YoY)
- Median Days on Market: 29 (+31.8% YoY)
- List Price Received: 98.4% (−0.3% YoY)
- Median Sold Price per Sq Ft: $218 (−2.7% YoY)
- New Listings: 1,305 (+19.1% YoY)
- Active Inventory: 2,227 (+22.2% YoY)
- Months Supply of Inventory: 3.4 (+13.7% YoY)
What This Means
We’re continuing to see signs of a more balanced market across the Triangle.
Inventory is up again, with more new listings hitting the market and overall supply increasing. That’s giving buyers more options than we’ve seen in recent years.
At the same time, homes are taking a bit longer to sell, and we’re seeing a slight softening in pricing metrics such as price per square foot and list price received. That doesn’t mean the market is weak; it just reflects a shift away from the highly competitive conditions we saw previously.
Closed sales are still up year-over-year, which is a good signal that demand remains steady.
Final Thoughts
The Triangle market continues to evolve but remains overall healthy.
For sellers, pricing strategy and presentation are becoming more important as buyers have more choices. For buyers, there may be more opportunity to move thoughtfully and negotiate.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling and want to understand what this means for your situation, feel free to reach out.