Spring Is Here — And So Are the Buyers 

Spring Is Here — And So Are the Buyers By Elizabeth Bunner

You’ve been watching. Waiting. Maybe even wondering if this is finally your moment.

Spring 2026 has arrived in Western North Carolina — and with it, something we haven’t seen in a while: buyers who are ready to move.

In my last post, I talked about how Asheville’s market has shifted into something more nuanced — still favoring sellers, but only the prepared ones. Spring adds a new layer to that story, and it’s actually encouraging.

The “Comeback Buyers” Are Here

Nationally, 77% of agents are working with buyers who are re-entering the market after previously pausing their search. Zillow, I’m seeing this firsthand in Asheville. These aren’t window shoppers — 80% of agents say their buyers are actively in the market and not waiting for rates to drop further before making a move. Trulia

What’s Happening Locally

Our months of supply have declined from around 7 months last summer — when the market was still sluggish post-Helene — to about 4–5 months today, with new listings expected to climb through May and June. Homes.com: If you’ve been thinking about listing, the window before seller competition ramps up is right now.

Well-priced, move-in-ready homes are still generating strong interest. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is that more motivated buyers are actively looking.

The Bottom Line

This spring isn’t a repeat of the pandemic boom — but it is a real, active market. The sellers who are priced right and presented well are the ones who will come out ahead.

Curious what your home is worth in today’s market? I’m happy to walk through a no-pressure analysis with you. The conversation is free.

Reach out anytime — I’d love to connect.

Elizabeth Bunner | Broker | REALTOR® | Carolina Mountain Sales