Get the 2026 Q2 Market Report for Western North Carolina

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Walnut Cove Realty is thrilled to share the 2026 Q2 results for WNC real estate.

What you'll find inside:

An executive summary of the region's market conditions
Lots and acreage review
Market reviews by county
Luxury market review
Commercial market review
New home communities
Mortgage review
Renovation guide
Community outreach

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Use this guide to access the latest information about western North Carolina's real estate market. Inside, you'll find the facts and figures you need to inform future home purchases and sales.

A few high-level insights—at a glance:

Luxury sales grew 15% in Q1 and more than doubled in Q2 2026.

Buyers have stepped off the sidelines and we are seeing a tremendous surge in pent-up demand throughout the region.

Home supply increased in Q2.

Residential inventory increased by 12.8%
in Q2, showing marked progress toward a more balanced market after years of low supply.

Prices remain relatively steady.

the median sales price in the region is $430,000, up 1.2% from a year ago, with a strong list-to-sale-price ratio between 97% and 99% for properly positioned homes.

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