Why Are Carmel Homes Sitting on the Market Longer This Spring? Days on market have nearly doubled since last year. Here's what that actually means for buyers — and what to do about it. By Diane Brooks · The Brooks Team at FC Tucker · Spring 2026 48 Avg. days on market in Carmel right now 27 Avg. days on market last year +78% Increase in time to sell, year over year If you've been watching the Carmel market lately, you may have noticed something: homes are sticking around a little longer. Okay, a lot longer. We've gone from an average of 27 days on market last year to 48 days this spring — and that shift is meaningful whether you're hoping to buy your first home here or you've been thinking about making a move. So what's going on? And more importantly, what does it mean for you? Let me break it down in plain English. First, is this bad news? Not necessarily — it depends on which side of the transaction you're on. The Carmel market isn't crashing. We'...
