Central Maine Housing Market Shift in 2026

Is Central Maine becoming a buyer's market in 2026? In this month's market update, Jeff Jolicoeur of Surette Real Estate breaks down the latest April 2026 MLS data for Kennebec County - inventory up 37.6%, days on market up 70.8%, and what it all means for buyers and sellers in Waterville, Winslow, Oakland, and Fairfield right now. COVERED IN THIS VIDEO: Months of supply: Kennebec County at 2.9 months - what that means vs. a true buyer's market Active inventory jumped 37.6% year-over-year to 289 homes - buyer options are growing fast Median days on market up 70.8% year-over-year (41 days YTD vs. 24 in 2025) List price received dropped to 97.5% YTD - down from 98.6% in 2025, was 100%+ at peak 186 new listings hit the market in April alone - up 53.7% from March Town-by-town breakdown: Waterville, Winslow, Oakland, Fairfield Should buyers act now or keep waiting? Honest data-backed answer inside What sellers must do differently to compete in today's shifting market Whether you are thinking about buying a home in Central Maine, selling your house in Waterville, or relocating to the Kennebec County area, this video gives you the data-driven clarity to make a confident decision. Ready to talk about your situation? Call or text Jeff: 207-649-6893 Email: [email protected] Website: surette-realestate.com CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The shift that is happening right now 1:30 - What is a buyer's market? Quick definition 2:45 - Inventory: 289 active homes, up 37.6% 5:00 - Days on market: the 70% jump explained 7:15 - List price received: what 97.5% really means 9:00 - Who still has the advantage by price range 11:00 - What buyers should do today 13:00 - What sellers must do differently 14:30 - Jeff's honest take and how to reach him #JeffJolicoeur #CentralMaineRealEstate #WatervilleME #MaineHousingMarket2026 #BuyersMarket #KennebecCounty #MaineRealEstate #SuretteRealEstate #WatervilleMaine #RealEstate2026 #HomesBuyingMaine #SellingHomeMaine #MaineMarketUpdate #FirstTimeHomeBuyerMaine #MovingToMaine #MarketUpdate2026