09/28/2026
Capital Region Real Estate Update | 2026 So Far 🏡
We’re almost three quarters of the way through the year, and the Capital Region market is still moving. The latest complete figures run January through August; September numbers aren’t final yet.
Across the region, the median sale price reached $349,000 year to date, up 5.8% from the same period in 2025. Pending sales edged up 0.7%, while closed sales dipped 1.6%. New listings were nearly flat, down 0.7%. At the end of August, there were 2.8 months of inventory, and homes that sold that month took an average of 23 days to receive an accepted offer.
Here’s what that means if you’re thinking about a move this fall:
🏠 Sellers: Buyers are active, but pricing still matters. A strong launch and a price backed by comparable sales can make a real difference.
🔑 Buyers: There are opportunities, but be ready when the right home comes up. In Albany County, August inventory was down nearly 20% from a year earlier, and homes sold for an average of 103.1% of their original asking price that month.
The Capital Region isn’t one single market. Conditions can change from Watervliet to Latham, Clifton Park, Troy, or Schenectady—and even from one price range to another. If you’re curious what your home could sell for, or what it would take to buy before the holidays, call or text me at 518-378-8756.
Chris McCabe | Venture Fox Realty Group
