Analyzing Year-Over-Year Changes in Active Real Estate Listings for 2024

In 2024, the real estate market in the Austin area has shown significant fluctuations in the number of active listings compared to the previous year. This data-driven analysis provides a detailed look at the percentage changes in active listings year over year (YoY) for each day from March through December. These insights can help buyers, sellers, and agents understand market activity trends and make informed decisions.

In early March 2024, active listings were up by approximately 13% compared to the same period in 2023. For instance, on March 4th, the year-over-year percentage increase stood at 13.07%. The trend gradually rose to 14.41% by March 6th, and by March 15th, it reached 16.31%. The end of March saw even higher increases, peaking at 18.76% on March 28th. This indicates a steady rise in available homes for sale during the first quarter.

April continued the upward trend with notable growth. On April 5th, active listings increased by 21.01% YoY. By mid-April, the market saw jumps of over 25%, reaching 27.97% on April 19th. Toward the end of the month, on April 26th, active listings saw a substantial 31.44% increase compared to 2023. These figures suggest that more sellers were putting their homes on the market as the spring season progressed, a common pattern in real estate markets.

May 2024 recorded some of the highest year-over-year changes. On May 3rd, active listings were up by 32.55%, and by May 10th, they surged to 33.90%. These numbers reflect increased seller confidence and possibly slower buyer demand, leading to higher inventory levels. By the end of May, the percentage change remained strong, with a 31.90% increase on May 31st.

June showed a slight decline compared to May, but active listings remained well above 2023 levels. The highest YoY change in June was 30.69% on June 14th. By June 28th, the percentage change was 30.54%. These consistent increases suggest that the market was holding steady with more properties available compared to the previous year. July maintained a similar pattern, with year-over-year changes hovering between 28% and 32%. On July 4th, active listings increased by 32.37%. However, by the end of the month, the percentage change dipped slightly to 28.93% on July 29th. This indicates a possible seasonal slowdown in listings toward the end of summer.

In August, the YoY increase in active listings began to decline. On August 2nd, the market saw a 27.10% increase, and by August 19th, it fell to 25.18%. The downward trend continued into September, with percentage changes dropping below 20% by the end of the month. For example, on September 30th, active listings were up only by 20.29% compared to the previous year. These declines may reflect seasonal trends or a shift in market dynamics, with fewer new listings coming on the market.

October saw continued declines, with active listings showing a 17.06% YoY increase on October 7th. By October 31st, the increase was down to 15.84%. The trend of declining YoY percentage changes persisted through November and December. On December 2nd, active listings showed an 11.78% increase compared to 2023, reflecting a significant slowdown in new listings as the year closed.

This detailed data on year-over-year changes in active listings highlights how the real estate market in 2024 has been more favorable for buyers, with higher inventory levels throughout much of the year. Understanding these trends helps buyers, sellers, and agents navigate the market and make informed decisions based on current conditions.