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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 RegionAsheville RegionCatawba Valley | South Carolina Counties

Charlotte Region releases

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

May 26, 2023
Growing economic concerns, fluctuating rates and tight supply frustrate buyers and sellers in Charlotte’s spring housing market

April 18, 2023
Spring selling season underway, as discerning buyers navigate tight supply in their search for homes

March 24, 2023
The uncertainty of interest rates and their effect on buying power continues to affect homebuyer and seller confidence in the Charlotte region

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

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

December 7, 2023
Contract activity rises in the Asheville region for a second consecutive month in October, while seller activity increases for the first time this year

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

June 22, 2023
As inventory continues to increase around the region and Asheville MSA, the second half of the year could be good for buyers

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

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

July 28, 2023
Tight inventory across the Catawba Valley region continues to impact sales, forcing prices to rise modestly at midyear

June 22, 2023
Buyers were active in May across the Catawba Valley region, a positive sign as the region’s housing market continues to stabilize

May 11, 2023
Spring market delayed across the region, sales and buyer activity increased in Town of Newton

April 11, 2023
Recent quality of life ranking citing Hickory area as both beautiful and affordable could foreshadow a busy spring selling season ahead

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 

February 2, 2022
Buyers seeking affordability and interest in second homes in the foothills of NC, drove home sales in the Catawba Valley region to record breaking levels in 2021


South Carolina Counties releases

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