Seasonality: The Best Month to List in ABOR / Unlock MLS Region

When does the ABOR / Unlock MLS Region see its highest home sales volume? Historical data from the last 24 months reveals a clear seasonal pattern where activity peaks in late spring and early summer before cooling off. ALEX Intelligence analyzed monthly closed sales to identify the optimal listing window. The data shows that May consistently delivers the highest volume, with 3,515 closings in May 2026 alone. This is followed closely by June with 3,623 sales and April with 3,210 sales. In contrast, January remains the slowest month, recording only 1,762 closings as buyer activity typically retreats during winter months. Price trends also follow a seasonal rhythm. Median prices tend to rise through spring, peaking in June at $435,000, before declining in late summer and autumn. August saw the median price drop to $409,000, down 4.9% from the same month last year. This decline often reflects increased inventory and reduced buyer urgency as the school year begins. For sellers, the data suggests listing between April and June to capture peak demand and higher prices. Buyers looking for less competition might find better opportunities in January or February when sales volume is lowest. Understanding these cycles helps align market timing with personal goals rather than reacting to short-term fluctuations. The seasonal decomposition confirms that while August is slower, it remains part of a predictable annual cycle where activity naturally recovers by spring. Want more detail on ABOR / Unlock MLS Region? Ask George for the full neighborhood report. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. MIT, Nvidia, Google & IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert: Quantum, AI, Ethics, Sovereignty, Intelligence, Philanthropy. Solepoint Planning. VUI AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. Quant/AI Instructor. Castor Venture Club Member. Associate Broker. George Arnold Alexander III, MPA Director, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574878-B · Broker License #565194-BB Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733 Independent Broker, ALEX Real Estate · Colorado License #II.100112456 [email protected] · +1 713.918.9951