Metro Detroit’s spring housing market showed renewed buyer activity in April, with home sales increasing 15 percent from March and the median sales price rising 3.6 percent from year-ago figures, according to the latest REMAX of Southeastern Michigan Housing Report.
Although sales in March were ahead of those in April, the March numbers (3,125) are 3.6 percent behind sales in March 2025 (3,741).
“April’s housing market reflected a continued balancing act between buyer caution and steady demand,” says Jeanette Schneider, president of REMAX of Southeastern Michigan in Troy. “While home sales slipped compared to last year, activity increased 15 percent over March, signaling that buyers are engaging as we move deeper into the spring market.
Home sales in Oakland County increased 3.8 percent to 1,264 units from 1,218 in March 2025. Every other area showed a decrease: 17.1 percent in Detroit, 11.4 percent in Livingston County, 9.1 percent in Wayne County, and 3.1 percent in Macomb County.
“Home prices rose modestly, reinforcing that well-positioned homes are still attracting serious interest,” Schneider says. “As more listings come to market, buyers should benefit from greater selection and quality. For sellers, success will depend heavily on pricing, presentation and how their home stands out against competing inventory.”
Wayne County led the way in home price increases with a 9.4 percent jump to $215,000 from $196,500 a year ago. Detroit was next with an 8.1 percent bump to $100,000 from $92,500. Livingston County checked in with a 5.8 percent increase to $411,972 from $389,500. Oakland County homes sold for an average $368,000, up 3.7 percent from $355,000. Prices in Macomb County edged up 3.5 percent to $270,000 from $261,000.
The latest REMAX report also finds that pending sales rose 6.4 percent year-over-year and homes sold “significantly” faster. Homes sold in an average of 31 days — eight days faster than last month.
