Oakland County Listings Grew in October, When They Usually Shrink. Homes Under Contract Fell 13.5%
Oakland County active listings rose 5.1% from September to 3,761 in October 2026, up 29.4% from a year ago, while homes under contract fell 13.5%. Asking prices per square foot held flat. What it means for sellers and buyers heading into winter.
What It Took to Buy a Home in Southeast Oakland County: 2025 Buyer Incomes and Down Payments, City by City
Federal mortgage records for 2025 show what financed buyers in Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Ferndale, Southfield and other Southeast Oakland County cities actually earned, borrowed and put down, and what the same loans cost at today’s 7.24% rates.
Oakland County Has More Homes for Sale. That’s Because They’re Selling More Slowly, Not Because More People Are Selling
Oakland County had 25% more homes for sale in September 2026, but new listings were flat. Here’s why sales slowed, what 7% rates cost, and what it means for you.