New listings are up 21% annually, evidence of rate lock easing New listings rose annually in every major metro. Total inventory rose 12% year over year; the largest gains came in the South. Competition is stiff for attractive listings; homes went pending in just 17 days nationwide. SEATTLE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An infusion of new inventory into the market is welcome news for buyers on the hunt for their next home this spring. It's also more evidence that the effects of "rate lock" on homeowners ar ...