Nichole Willey & Team with Keller Williams Cape Cod & Colonial Partners are your #1 resource for real estate and rental market information on Cape Cod and beyond. In this month's July update, we are seeing a fast-moving, high-demand summer market across Cape Cod and Barnstable County.

Breaking Down the Numbers

Looking back at the data from July 2026, buyer activity showed remarkable strength. Closed sales jumped to 628, representing a 22.4% increase year over year. Pending sales followed a similar upward trend with 596 properties going under contract, up 17.8% compared to last year.

At the same time, overall available housing choices remain tight across the Cape. Total inventory fell 10.9% year over year to 1,667 homes for sale. This pushed the monthly supply of inventory down to 3.5 months, a 13.1% decrease. Properties moved swiftly off the market as well, with days on market dropping 18.8% to an average of 42 days.

Fresh options did enter the market in July, as we saw 648 new listings, which is a 7.8% increase year over year. Despite more new properties hitting the MLS, strong demand kept median sales prices nearly flat at $791,000, reflecting a minor 0.5% decrease year over year. Sellers continued to command solid value, securing 96.9% of their original list price, an increase of 1.8% year over year.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For sellers, properties that are priced correctly are finding buyers quickly. A drop in days on market combined with an increase in the original list price percentage shows that serious buyers are moving fast when the right home appears.

For buyers, the rise in new listings and pending sales proves that opportunities are out there. Having a clear strategy, local market knowledge, and proper positioning is essential to navigate competitive conditions effectively.

Beyond The Sale

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