The Spring-Ford housing market continues to favor sellers, but buyers are seeing a few more opportunities as we head into the final months of 2026.
According to Bright MLS data for October 2026, homes in the Spring-Ford Area School District are still selling relatively quickly, with limited inventory keeping the market competitive.
What Are Homes Selling For?
The median sold price was $555,000 in October. That means half of the homes sold for more than that amount, while the other half sold for less.
A total of 50 homes were sold during October, representing approximately $31.9 million in real estate sales.
Homes spent an average of just 21 days on the market before going under contract.
Are There Enough Homes for Sale?
One of the biggest factors affecting our local housing market continues to be inventory, or simply how many homes are available for buyers to choose from.
At the end of October, there were 113 homes available for sale in the Spring-Ford Area School District.
That represents just 1.9 months of housing inventory.
What does that mean? If no additional homes were listed, the current supply would theoretically sell out in less than two months at the recent pace of sales.
A balanced housing market typically has around five to six months of inventory. With just 1.9 months available, Spring-Ford remains firmly in what's considered a seller's market.
How Are Buyers Purchasing Homes?
Of the 50 homes sold in October, the reported financing included:
- 32 conventional loans
- 12 cash purchases
- 3 VA loans
- 2 FHA loans
Conventional mortgages remain the most common way buyers are financing their purchases, while cash transactions also represent a meaningful portion of local sales.
What Does This Mean for Buyers and Sellers?
For sellers: Limited inventory continues to work in your favor. However, pricing your home correctly from the beginning remains important. Buyers are watching prices, comparing properties, and making decisions based on overall value.
For buyers: While competition hasn't disappeared, opportunities still exist. More homes are becoming available compared to this time last year, potentially providing additional choices and a little more breathing room.
Looking Ahead
Early November inventory figures show 119 homes available, compared to 79 during November 2025. That's approximately a 51 percent increase in available homes year over year.
While that's encouraging news for buyers, inventory is still well below what would typically be considered a balanced market.
The takeaway? Spring-Ford remains a strong seller's market, but the growing number of available homes suggests buyers may gradually gain more options.
A Note from Megan Herr
Real estate is local. National headlines don't always reflect what's happening right here in our communities. My goal with these monthly reports is simple: provide straightforward, factual housing information without requiring anyone to register, hand over their contact information, or worry about endless sales calls.
An informed consumer is an empowered consumer.
Source: Bright MLS, October 2026 residential market statistics for the Spring-Ford Area School District. November inventory figures are preliminary and represent an early-month snapshot.
