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These are the top five metros where for-sale listings saw the biggest increase in the number of days spent on the market, according to data provided by Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Louisville/Jefferson County had the highest share of “stale” listings among the 50 most populous metros in America.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

With housing costs high, the metros attracting new residents are largely those with plentiful home supply, Barron’s reported recently.

From Barron's Apr. 1, 2026

The numbers for the year through June 2025 also show fewer people bailing on America’s tech epicenter, a modest Midwest rebound and rising appeal for small southern metros.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

The result: the Los Angeles, San Diego and Miami areas—three of the 20 largest metros in the U.S.—all saw population declines in the year through June 2025, according to Census Bureau estimates released Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026