Is Birmingham, MI 48012 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Birmingham is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply6.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list105.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market17Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$452▲ +48.2% vs. last year

The Birmingham housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Birmingham, MI 48012 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (7 days then) and the median sale price rose 124% to $1,231,967. Overall, Birmingham is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

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Questions about Birmingham real estate

Is Birmingham a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Birmingham, MI 48012 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Birmingham?

The typical home went under contract in 17 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Birmingham sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 105.4% of the list price.

What is the median home price in Birmingham?

The median sale price was $1,231,967 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $452 per square foot.

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