MIBOR-area housing inventory rose in August 2026 as closed sales and new listings fell, IAR MLS data show
IAR MLS Data Warehouse’s Monthly Market Report for MIBOR, updated Sept. 9, 2026, reports August 2026 average daily inventory at 7,544 (+18% year‑over‑year) while closed sales declined to 2,859 (-6% year‑over‑year); new listings and pending contracts also fell and median sale price held at $325,000.
The IAR MLS Data Warehouse’s Monthly Market Report for the MIBOR area (last updated Sept. 9, 2026) shows average daily inventory in August 2026 of 7,544, up 5% month‑over‑month and 18% year‑over‑year. New listings totaled 3,558 (-13% MoM, -3% YoY) and closed sales were 2,859 (-10% MoM, -6% YoY). Median days on market rose to 26 and months of inventory measured 2.8; the median sale price was $325,000.
The report covers the MIBOR service area listed in the release (including Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion and other counties) and presents those August 2026 metrics alongside expected ranges and data‑quality notes.
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