As summer winds down, we’re seeing a notable uptick in new home listings across the U.S.—up 1.2% and now at a three-month high. At the same time, pending sales have dipped 1.3%, reaching their lowest point since March. It’s interesting to note that the median asking price has edged down by 0.1%, even though the median sale price is still 1.8% higher than this time last year. With higher mortgage rates and ongoing economic uncertainty, these shifts speak volumes about the current market landscape. After more than 35 years as a full-time real estate broker, I can say these nuances matter when planning your next move.