The month notched the largest number of homes for sale since May 2020, with properties averaging 53 days on the market.
According to Realtor.com 's August Housing Report , these conditions have helped home prices slip lower across the country. Homeowners are trimming prices to revive buyer interest, which has dropped off amid record price highs and elevated mortgage rates.
The median home price fell 1.3% year-over-year, reaching $429,990.
"This August, as the number of homes on the market continues to climb, price cuts are more common, asking prices are moderating, and homes are taking longer to sell," chief economist Danielle Hale said in the report.
"Falling mortgage rates are likely to bring out additional home shoppers and a busier fall season than usual, but the boost in activity is unlikely to overwhelm the usual seasonal slowdown."
10 US metro areas where prices are falling the fastest
Inventories continue to rise across all four US regions, but the South and West saw the greatest recovery in supply, Realtor.com said.
In August, active listings increased by 46% in the South, 35.7% in the West, 23.8% in the Midwest and 15.1% in the Northeast.
Tampa, San Diego, and Orlando notched the biggest inventory growth, which rose 90.1%, 80.4%, and 76.9%, respectively.
That's partially in line with previous reports from Redfin . The firm noted that inventory is overflowing in Florida, which is why the Sunshine State has been leading US price declines.
Within the 50 top US markets, here are the 10 metros with the largest year-over-year drop in the median listing price.
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