Closed sales at 2,901, decreased 2.2% from the 2,967 closings recorded in August 2018 and fell 1.5% short of the 2,944 closings from July 2019.

Pending sales saw the sole gain this August, in the Portland metro area. There were 2,929 sales, a 6.1% increase over the 2,760 offers accepted last year in August 2018, but falling 2.3% short of the 2,998 offers accepted last month in July 2019.

New listings (3,757) fared similarly, ending 10.8% lower than in August 2018 (4,214) and 5.3% lower than last month in July 2019 (3,966).

Total market time rose by five days in August to end at 48 days. Inventory held steady at 2.3 months

Comparing 2019 and 2018 through August, the average sale price has increased 1.0% from $454,500 to $458,900. In the same comparison, the median sale price has increased 2.2% from $401,000 to $410,000.