The Spring Market is Here—And It’s Moving Fast
The stats don’t lie.
We just use them to tell better stories.
Here’s the real story and what the numbers are saying:
- The market is good.
- The market is bad.
- April inventory rose to 5,876 units. That’s more than double last year’s number.
- But last year’s supply? Exceptionally low. Like, scary low.
- Today’s inventory is actually normal for April — it just feels high by comparison.
- Sales hit 2,236 units — 22% down from last year, but right on trend historically.
Like my friend Steve says:
“Yeah, but…”
(Thanks, Steve.)
And then there’s oil; Down ~20% over the past six months. No “yeah but” here — that’s just tough.
So what’s the one word that sums it all up? Uncertainty. Political. Macro. Micro.
The very upper end of the market is feeling the heat.
Starter condos? Possibly oversupplied.
But homes under $550,000? It’s a feeding frenzy.
Replacement value isn’t dropping.
Tariffs and costs are still rising.
Which means prices are likely going up, not down.
We expect sales volumes to slow, but that’s not all bad. Buyers and investors will have more choice — and that’s a win.
Supply is still tight. Demand is still strong. And the city? Growing.
At Plintz, we combine strategy, experience, and instinct to deliver the best results — no matter the data or the headlines.
Let’s make good things happen together this summer.
Because if there’s one thing you can be certain about…it’s uncertainty.
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