The NC REALTORS® April 2026 Housing Report offers a useful statewide snapshot — but the numbers that matter most to buyers and sellers in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and the surrounding Triad communities tell a more nuanced story. Here’s what the data shows at both the state and local level.
The Statewide Picture
North Carolina had 66,563 active and pending listings in April 2026, up 4.8% year-over-year. The statewide median sales price reached $375,000, a 1.5% increase from the same month last year. Closed sales came in at 12,854, essentially flat — down just 0.1% from April 2025.
The state’s months of supply stands at 5.48, putting it just under the 6-month threshold that defines a balanced market. North Carolina remains technically in seller’s market territory, but it’s closer to equilibrium than it’s been in years.
The most telling number in the report is the inventory breakdown by price range. Homes priced below $250,000 are sitting at around 4 months of supply — still firmly in seller’s market territory — while homes above $2 million have crossed into buyer’s market conditions with 13.5 months of inventory.
What This Looks Like on the Ground in the Triad
The statewide median of $375,000 is a figure that buyers in Greensboro and Winston-Salem will immediately recognize as above their local reality — and that gap matters.
The average Greensboro home price was $288,000 as of late May 2026, up 5.1% year-over-year. Winston-Salem’s median sale price was $275,000 as of March 2026, up 2.8% from the prior year, with homes spending an average of 45 days on the market compared to 39 days the year before.
Both figures sit roughly $90,000–$100,000 below the statewide median — which is one of the Triad’s defining advantages as a market, and part of why it continues to attract buyers priced out of Charlotte and Raleigh. That said, Winston-Salem and Greensboro homeowners are already paying roughly 30% of their income toward housing, landing both cities in the bottom half of affordability rankings among the top 100 most-populated U.S. cities. The Triad is still affordable by North Carolina and national standards — but the margin has compressed meaningfully over the past few years.
Inventory: More Listings, But Not at Every Price Point
The Triad saw 5% more listings in 2025 compared to 2024 and recorded roughly 15,000 closings — on par with the two prior years. That inventory uptick is a welcome sign for buyers, but it hasn’t translated evenly across price ranges.
The same pattern visible in the statewide data — tight supply at entry-level, loosening supply at the top — holds locally. Buyers competing for homes below $250,000 in Guilford County or Forsyth County are still facing limited options and faster-moving listings. Buyers shopping above $500,000 have more negotiating room and more time to decide.
Agents across the region are reporting that they have buyers ready to move but not enough inventory to put them under contract — a constraint that’s been consistent for several years, though it’s beginning to ease slightly. If you’re a buyer actively searching, browsing current listings is a good way to get a feel for what’s available right now.
What It Means If You’re Selling
The statewide trend of sellers offering more concessions — rate buydowns, closing cost assistance, price reductions — is showing up in the Triad too, particularly at higher price points. Housing experts have noted sellers offering more concessions as the market heads further into 2026. That doesn’t mean sellers are losing leverage at the entry and mid-range levels, but it does mean pricing accurately matters more than it did in 2022 and 2023.
In Greensboro, homes are currently selling for about 98.2% of asking price — which means overpricing by even a modest amount tends to result in extended days on market and, often, a price reduction that nets the seller less than a well-priced listing would have from the start. If you’re thinking about selling, our seller resources walk through what the current market means for your timeline and pricing strategy.
The Takeaway
April’s data confirms what we’ve been seeing in the Triad for the past several months: this isn’t a frenzy, and it isn’t a downturn. The market is stabilizing, shaped by regional job growth, public investment, and long-term supply constraints. Buyers have a bit more breathing room than they did two years ago. Sellers still hold the advantage at the price points where most activity is happening — but that advantage requires accurate pricing and strong positioning to capture.
Whether you’re buying in Kernersville, selling in Summerfield, or trying to figure out where to start, the Hive team is happy to walk through what these trends mean for your specific situation. Reach out here to start a conversation.