June home sales jump as US housing finds its footing
“June’s housing data points to a market with stronger momentum but not a broad supply reset,” said Chris Lim, RE/MAX President and Chief Growth Officer.
“Sales picked up, inventory continued to expand and prices remained steady year over year. For consumers, that means local conditions still matter. In a market like this, timing, pricing and strategy can vary significantly from one area to the next, and that’s where guidance from a real estate professional can make a meaningful difference.”
Where markets diverge
Metro-level results captured the sharp variation beneath national averages. On closed transactions, Detroit, Michigan, led all 47 surveyed markets with 5,011 sales in June 2026 — up from 3,973 a year earlier, a 26.1% gain, according to RE/MAX.
Miami, Florida, followed with 7,055 closed sales, up from 5,616 in June 2025 (+25.6%). Anchorage, Alaska, recorded 581 transactions (+19.8%), Providence, Rhode Island, 1,572 (+19.4%), and Portland, Oregon, 3,085 (+17.3%).
At the other end of the spectrum, Birmingham, Alabama, slipped to 1,359 sales from 1,391 a year earlier (-2.3%), while Seattle, Washington, was essentially unchanged at 4,450 versus 4,461 in June 2025.
