Weekly Special | July 6, 2026

Homes Are Taking Longer To Sell

The chart in this week’s report shows a clear change in the Tallahassee housing market: homes are taking longer to sell across most area counties.

Leon County is the number to watch. Reported average days on market rose 35% year over year through May 2026, and that increase is based on 1,176 sales. That makes it the most reliable signal on the chart.

One surrounding county posted an even larger increase. Taylor County rose 44%, Gadsden rose 21%, Jefferson rose 20%, Franklin rose 18%, and Wakulla rose 10%. Madison was the only county showing a decline, but that reading came from just 26 sales, so it should be treated with caution.

The message is not that the market is collapsing. The message is that the fast-sale market has faded. Homes are still selling, but buyers are taking more time, comparing more options, and reacting more carefully to price, condition, location, and total cost.

For buyers, longer real estate market time can create more room to compare homes and negotiate. However, a longer time on the market does not automatically mean a bargain. Some homes sit because they are still overpriced.

For sellers, this market requires earlier discipline. If showings are weak, feedback is negative, or similar homes are competing for attention, waiting too long can make a listing feel stale.

The practical takeaway is simple: the market has not stopped, but it has slowed enough that strategy matters more. Buyers should use the extra time to compare value, not chase every stale listing. Sellers should use the first few weeks to measure demand honestly, because early feedback often tells the truth before the final sales price does.

Market time is no longer background noise. It is one of the clearest signals in today’s market.

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