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Press releases are issued by the Marketing and Communications Department on the most recent regional housing statistics based on Canopy MLS data. Housing statistics press releases include county specific summaries, which members can use in client communications or marketing as long as the data is unchanged and attributed to Canopy MLS. Other press releases are issued for newsworthy items.
For releases prior to 2015, please contact Kim Walker.
Go to releases for: Charlotte Region | Asheville Region | Catawba Valley | South Carolina Counties
Charlotte Region releases
April 22, 2025
Realtors® Care Day on April 25, Marks 16 Years of Caring for Community
April 17, 2025
Charlotte Region’s Contract Activity and Showings Signal Motivated Buyers Responding to Well-Priced, Move-in-Ready Homes
February 19, 2025
Amid inventory and rate challenges, January sales activity is a positive indicator for spring market
January 31, 2025
Canopy MLS Enhances Rental Tools with Rental Beast & OneHome™
January 28, 2025
Canopy MLS Plans to Launch Ardi, an AI-Powered Assistant to Enhance Subscriber Support
January 16, 2025
Buyers Rush to Close on Home Purchases at Year-End, boosting sales in December
December 17, 2024
Canopy MLS Partners with the Rayse Platform to Elevate Agent Value and Transparency
December 16, 2024
Contract Activity Climbs for a Second Month, Highlighting Pent-up Demand in Charlotte’s Housing Market Late in the Year
December 13, 2024
Realtors® presented industry awards, recognized a community humanitarian, and awarded $38,500.38 to the Home Again Foundation
December 13, 2024
Canopy Housing Foundation launches and awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Innovation Award recipients
November 21, 2024
Lower Mortgage Rates in September boost sales activity in October across the Charlotte region and MSA
November 7, 2024
Canopy MLS contributes $200,000 to assist Hurricane Helene Relief Effort
October 15, 2024
Rates moving into the 6 percent range in September bolstered buyer and seller activity across the Charlotte region
September 18, 2024
With price reductions up across Charlotte MSA buyers are eager for rates to fall further to help with affordability
September 13, 2024
Canopy Realtor® Association promotes Michele L. McCaskill to General Counsel and Association Chief Operating Officer
August 22, 2024
Charlotte’s increase in sales activity in July stimulated by lower mortgage rates
June 20, 2024
New Listings continue to rise throughout the Charlotte region, boosting supply and inventory in May
April 18, 2024
Rising rates and tight supply across the Charlotte market dampen spring outlook
March 15, 2024
Seller activity increases in Charlotte’s tight housing market, a welcome sign for buyers
February 23, 2024
Despite persistent inventory challenges, January sales show increased buyer and seller activity across the Charlotte region
January 24, 2024
Even with declining mortgage rates, increased demand amidst tight inventory signals another challenging year ahead
December 21, 2023
Contract activity rises for a second consecutive month in November, while seller activity rises for the first time this year
December 8, 2023
Realtors®presented coveted industry awards, recognized a community humanitarian, and awarded $42,000 to Charlotte Family Housing
November 21, 2023
Buyer demand increases for the first time this year in the Charlotte Region
October 19, 2023
A number of areas in the Charlotte Region see boost in home sales in September, with others experiencing modest increases in inventory
September 14, 2023
A number of outlying counties showing increases in inventory and supply attract steady flow of buyers
August 15, 2023
Inventory and supply tightening in July, remain a challenge for the Charlotte market
July 19, 2023
Higher mortgage rates and tight inventory continue to impact sales and listing activity
June 20, 2023
Inventory and supply remain a challenge for Charlotte, while areas outside of Charlotte see an uptick in buyers
April 18, 2023
Spring selling season underway, as discerning buyers navigate tight supply in their search for homes
February 15, 2023
January 2023 Residential Sales Trends Around the Charlotte Region
February 15, 2023
Charlotte region is showing early signs of normalizing even as inventory remains tight and sellers try to attract buyers
January 19, 2023
2022 home sales across the Charlotte region trend back to 2019 levels, with 50,000+ homes sold across the 16-county region
January 19, 2023
2022 Yearend Residential Sales Trends Around the Charlotte Region
December 16, 2022
Realtors® present industry awards, donate toys and funding to Charlotte Rescue Mission
December 16, 2022
The Charlotte region’s home sales experienced steepest decline of the year in November, while inventory increased nearly 49 percent
November 18, 2022
October Residential Sales Trends Around the Charlotte Region
November 18, 2022
Home sales across the Charlotte region continued to decline in October, as seller confidence slips and buyers pullback from rising rates and prices
October 14, 2022
September 2022 Residential Sales Trends Around the Charlotte Region
October 14, 2022
Buyer interest and foot-traffic remains steady throughout Charlotte region in September
September 14, 2022
Ashley Wheeler Joins Canopy Realtor® Association as Senior Vice President of Association Operations
September 12, 2022
August Residential Sales Trends Across the Charlotte Region
September 12, 2022
Sales, contract activity continue to fall across the Charlotte region in August
August 15, 2022
Home price reductions are occurring, indiciating buyers may have more bargaining power now than during the pandemic
August 15, 2022
July 2022 Residential Sales Trends Around the Charlotte Region
July 27, 2022
Canopy Housing Foundation awards $86,500 in community grants to area nonprofits and youth engaged in service
July 26, 2022
Canopy Housing Foundation awards $15,000 at annual Community Grants Celebration to area nonprofits and scholars
July 15, 2022
June 2022 residential sales trends around the Charlotte region
July 15, 2022
The economy tightening and home sales continuing to decline does not necessarily signal a housing bubble
June 22, 2022
Slower pace of home sales has helped inventory to rise slightly, as new listing and seller activity increases in May
May 18, 2022
Rising prices and inflation affect the ability to purchase a home just as inventory slightly increases
May 18, 2022
April 2022 residential sales trends around the Charlotte region
April 19, 2022
Rising rates and prices continue to hamper buyers this spring
April 18, 2022
Canopy Realtors® Association Promotes VP of Education Karyn Lindsey, Hires LaToya Simms as Canopy Real Estate Institute Director
March 17, 2022
Economic conditions and low inventory continue to impact buyers
March 17, 2022
February 2022 Residential Sales Trends Around the Charlotte Region
February 16, 2022
January 2022 Residential Sales Trends Around the Charlotte Region
February 16, 2022
January home sales figures show buyer activity impacted by rising rates at start of the year
February 16, 2022
National Group Honors Canopy Educator Dana S. Rhodes
January 27, 2022
Lee Allen installed as 2022 President for Canopy Realtor® Association, Canopy MLS and Canopy Housing Foundation
January 13, 2022
Yearend figures show new listing activity up slightly even as inventory remains challenged
January 13, 2022
December 2021 sales and yearend wrap-up for the Charlotte Region
Asheville Region releases
April 30, 2025
Asheville Region and MSA March Housing Market Activity Shows Steady Increase in Contract and Listing Activity
March 24, 2025
Asheville Region & MSA February Housing Market Activity Shows Decline in Sales, Rising Prices Amid Continued Recovery
March 11, 2025
Asheville Region’s Housing Market Continues to Show Resilience Amid Recovery, With Rising Listings and Steady Sales In January
January 20, 2025
After devasting Helene, Asheville region housing market shows signs of recovery, with increased buyer and seller activity in December
November 7, 2024
Canopy MLS contributes $200,000 to assist Hurricane Helene Relief Effort
September 25, 2024
Asheville region and MSA moving closer to a healthy, balanced market
August 23, 2024
Steady increases in supply and inventory helps ease prices and pressure on buyers in the Asheville region and MSA
June 28, 2024
Asheville region and MSA’s sales and listing activity steady in May
May 31, 2024
Asheville region and MSA’s home sales continue to improve in April
April 25, 2024
Seller activity across the Asheville region and MSA in March continues to provide a welcome boost to inventory and supply
April 17, 2024
Canopy Housing Foundation secures $7,500 grant to revitalize Sorrells Street Park as part of Realtors® Care Day
February 28, 2024
Homes sales rise for a second consecutive month across the Western Region and Asheville MSA
February 29, 2024
January sales off to a strong start across the Asheville region & MSA
January 31, 2024
Increased listing activity coupled with normalized price growth shows promise for the spring market
December 19, 2023
2024 outlook promising for homebuyers in the Asheville region
November 2, 2023
Buyers continue to adjust to rising rates, as demand rises for the first time this year across the Asheville region and MSA
September 29, 2023
Slow and resilient housing market a welcome reprieve for buyers
September 28, 2023
August Market Shows Stable Prices and Demand Despite Year-over-Year Fluctuations in Sales and Inventory
August 25, 2023
Modest rise in home prices throughout the region and Asheville MSA boost home equity
July 28, 2023
The Asheville region is starting to see some substantial increases in supply at midyear
May 11, 2023
Buyers should find a less crowded market later this spring in Asheville region and MSA
April 11, 2023
Asheville region still a sellers’ market headed into the spring selling season
February 22, 2023
Asheville region home sales continue to normalize
February 3, 2023
2022 home sales across the Asheville region nearly on par with sales in 2020, with 12,000+ homes sold
December 16, 2022
Seasonality factors in Asheville area home sales continuing downward trend
December 2, 2022
Asheville region sees a slight uptick in supply, while sales continued to fall in October
November 8, 2022
September's data shows Asheville region and MSA home sales continue to slow
September 28, 2022
Sales are still occurring across the mountains of NC, just not at the level of sales in 2021
August 24, 2022
Buyers Are Gaining More Bargaining Power as Markets Shift
July 21, 2022
Sales and affordability continue to fall across the mountain region of Western NC
June 2, 2022
Rising rates and prices contribute to a weaker spring market than last year
May 2, 2022
Tight inventory and rising rates to slow the spring market
March 30, 2022
Changing market conditions impact home sales
March 2, 2022
Asheville housing market’s seasonality and rising rates impact home sales activity at the start of 2022
January 19, 2022
2022 looks promising for an increase in inventory with home prices to increase at a more moderate rate
January 6, 2022
Homes sales activity still steady across the Asheville region, nearly unchanged compared to sales in November 2020
Catawba Valley Region releases
April 22, 2025
Increased Inventory and Stable Demand Shape the Catawba Valley Housing Market in March
March 27, 2025
Catawba Valley Region: Rising Inventory and Home Prices Mark February Market Trends
March 6, 2025
Catawba Valley Region: Increased Activity and Inventory Signal New Opportunities for Buyers and Sellers
February 4, 2025
Buyer Demand and Inventory Growth Drive Positive Trends in Catawba Valley Real Estate Market
December 20, 2024
Catawba Valley Region Real Estate Market Experiences Steady Inventory Growth and Buyer Activity in November
December 2, 2024
Market Resilience Prevails in Catawba Valley: Steady Sales and Buyer-Friendly Conditions Define October Trends
November 7, 2024
Canopy MLS contributes $200,000 to assist Hurricane Helene Relief Effort
October 30, 2024
Catawba Valley Market Holds Steady Amid Shifts in Buyer and Seller Activity
September 25, 2024
Catawba Valley Real Estate Inventory Soars to Highest Levels in Six Years
August 22, 2024
Listing activity in July continues to ease supply constraints across the Catawba Valley region
July 25, 2024
Catawba Valley Real Estate Market Sees Record High Inventory numbers in June
June 27, 2024
Catawba Valley Real Estate Market Sees Surge in New Listings and Sales in May
May 31, 2024
Positive housing indicators abound, as the spring selling in Catawba Valley remains steady
April 25, 2024
New Construction Eases Supply Shortage, Fueling Buyer Demand in Catawba Valley as Home Sales Rally
March 28, 2024
Catawba Valley Region sees Inventory Growth with Steady Sales in February
February 28, 2024
Catawba Valley Region’s residential sales kicks-off 2024 with a strong outlook at start of the year
February 6, 2024
Buyers will likely continue navigating price increases amidst competition and tight supply
December 19, 2023
Catawba Valley Real Estate Pushes Forward with Strong Listings and Stable Prices
December 7, 2023
Buyer demand increases in October across the Catawba Valley region
August 24, 2023
July market trends show buyer demand positive and increasing throughout region
May 11, 2023
Spring market delayed across the region, sales and buyer activity increased in Town of Newton
February 22, 2023
Catawba Valley region's contract activity in January could be foreshadowing strong buyer competition later on in the spring market
February 10, 2023
Catawba Valley region had nearly 4,300 homes sold across the four-county region in 2022
December 16, 2022
Catawba Valley region lower home sales in November reflect a return to seasonality
December 2, 2022
Sales continued to fall across the Catawba Valley in October, forcing buyers and sellers to reset expectations
November 8, 2022
Home sales activity continued to slow in September across the Catawba Valley region
September 28, 2022
Hickory-Lenoir MSA home sales continue to decline in August, as buyers pull back from rising rates and prices
June 2, 2022
Catawba Valley sales continue to buck trends in March and April, as spring market is off to a solid start
April 1, 2022
Sales steady in February across the Catawba Valley region
March 4, 2022
No signs of home sales slowing down in Catawba Valley at the beginning of 2022
South Carolina Counties releases
April 30, 2025
South Carolina Counties Report March 2025
March 27, 2025
South Carolina Counties Report February 2025
March 6, 2025
South Carolina Counties Report January 2025
February 4, 2025
South Carolina Counties Report December 2024
December 20, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report November 2024
December 2, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report October 2024
October 30, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report September 2024
September 25, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report August 2024
August 23, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report July 2024
July 25, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report June 2024
June 27, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report May 2024
May 31, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report April 2024
April 25, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report March 2024
March 28, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report - Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester and Chesterfield Counties
February 28, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report - Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester and Chesterfield Counties
February 9, 2024
South Carolina Counties Report - Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester and Chesterfield Counties
December 21, 2023
South Carolina Counties Report Nov. 2023
December 7, 2023
South Carolina Counties Report
September 28, 2023
South Carolina Counties Report Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester, and Chesterfield Counties
August 24, 2023
Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester and Chesterfield Counties
July 28, 2023
South Carolina Counties Report Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester and Chesterfield Counties