March 2026 Market Update Vlog

Hi, I’m Doron Weisbarth with Weisbarth & Associates, and welcome to my March 2026 Market Update!

Last month I wrote that the real estate market looked like it was about to repeat its familiar annual cycle. At the time, the signals were still early. A few homes were selling quickly, buyer activity seemed to be picking up, and both new listings and pending sales were starting to rise.

Now that we have the February data, those early signals look much more convincing.

If you look at this chart, you can see the pattern pretty clearly. After the typical winter slowdown, both new listings and pending sales started rising again early this year — just as they’ve done in the past several years.

In other words, the spring market appears to be unfolding almost exactly on schedule.

And the market is moving quickly. 

One of the clearest signals is days on market, which dropped sharply from 39 days in January to just 11 days in February. That’s a strong sign that buyers are actively competing for the homes that are coming onto the market.

So at least for now, the market is following the same script we’ve been watching for the past several years.

By the way, if you want to look at this chart and explore the data at your own pace, you’ll find everything in my March newsletter, available online and for download, for free, at Weisbarth.com/newsletter — that’s Weisbarth.com/newsletter.

Now, of course, February’s numbers only tell part of the story.

They reflect activity that took place before the latest round of global disruptions. The war that began at the end of February, the resulting spike in oil prices, volatility in the stock market, and a noticeable slowdown in hiring have all happened too recently to show up in the housing data yet.

Mortgage interest rates also briefly dipped just under the 6% mark before jumping up considerably, as financial markets reacted to the new uncertainty.

Whether those developments affect buyers’ and sellers’ behavior is something we simply don’t know yet.

But here’s what we do know.

Over the past several years, the housing market has proven to be surprisingly resilient. Even through inflation spikes, high interest rates, political turmoil, and global conflicts, the seasonal rhythm of the market has continued to assert itself.

And that’s why the February data is important.

It confirms what we suspected last month — the familiar cycle is underway again.

The big question now, is whether the latest economic and geopolitical shocks will interrupt that cycle… or whether the market will continue along the same path it has followed in recent years.

We should start getting answers to that question as the spring market unfolds over the next couple of months.

So if you’re thinking about buying or selling this year, now is a good time to start planning. Early in the cycle is often when the best opportunities appear — before competition intensifies and before the headlines catch up.

My team and I use real data, proven systems, and on-the-ground experience to help our clients position themselves ahead of the market, not chase it.

And remember — when you work with us, you’re also helping support Akin, an amazing nonprofit helping kids and families in need thrive. Your business and referrals make a real difference in our community, and we’re incredibly proud to be part of that mission.

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I’m Doron Weisbarth with Weisbarth & Associates — and I’ll see you next month.