April 2026 Raleigh NC Real Estate Market Update
Forget what the headlines are saying. If you look at the actual numbers across the Triangle, the story is a lot more encouraging than you might think. Trish dives into the February to March 2026 data across Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, and Raleigh, covering all price points this time around. Here is what the spring market is starting to look like.
Apex Real Estate Market Update
Median prices dipped slightly from $695,000 in February to $660,000 in March, but that small 5% drop is nothing to lose sleep over. What is more telling is that homes are selling almost a week faster, with days on market dropping from 30 to 24 days. Inventory also tightened significantly, falling to just 1.6 months of supply.
Apex is firmly in seller’s market territory, and homes that are priced right and well-presented are moving quickly.
Cary Real Estate Market Update
Cary had one of the most striking shifts in the region. Median prices jumped nearly 10% from $582,000 to $637,000, and days on market fell dramatically from 40 days down to just 10.
Open houses are consistently drawing crowds, which is a strong signal that buyer demand is very much alive. With only 1.4 months of supply, Cary is competitive and showing no signs of slowing down.
Holly Springs Real Estate Market Update
Holly Springs continues to be one of the strongest markets in the Triangle. Median prices held steady around the low $560s, and days on market dropped 75% from 44 days to just 11.
The most eye-catching number here is the months of supply, which fell to just 0.9 months. That is an extremely tight market, and it means buyers have very few options to choose from right now.
Raleigh Real Estate Market Update
Raleigh covers a wide range of price points, so the numbers tend to look flatter compared to surrounding towns. Median prices stayed relatively stable around $510,000, but activity is clearly picking up.
Days on market dropped nearly 45%, and while inventory is slightly higher than surrounding areas, buyers are steadily absorbing what is available. The spring momentum is building here too.
Market Insights
The Triangle real estate market just got noticeably more competitive over the last 30 days, and the data backs that up across every city covered here. Days on market and months of supply are both trending down, which tells you that buyers are back and they are serious.
What is driving this? A mix of factors. Relocation continues to be a major force, with people moving from colder regions drawn by the lifestyle and climate. Job-driven moves remain steady as well. But perhaps the biggest shift in buyer behavior is this: people are done waiting for interest rates to drop. Those who need to move are moving, and those still holding out risk being priced out of the Triangle altogether as values continue to climb.
Multiple offers are becoming common again in Apex, Cary, and Holly Springs. If you are thinking about buying, hesitation is expensive. If you are selling, pricing your home correctly from day one is still what separates a fast sale from a listing that sits.
The Triangle market is healthy, active, and heading into spring with real momentum. The data does not lie, even when the headlines try to tell a different story.