by Calculated Risk on 6/11/2021 10:33:00 AM

Note: Remember, sales were weak in April and May last year, so the year-over-year comparison is especially strong this month. I'm tracking data for many local markets around the U.S. I think it is especially important to watch inventory this year.

From the GAMLS for Atlanta:

Total Residential Units Sold in May 2021 were 9,066, up 36.1% from 6,662 in May 2020.

Active Residential Listings in May 2021 were 7,530, down 61.1% from 19,352 in May 2020. Inventory was up 8.1% from 6,964 last month.

Months of Supply was 0.86 Months in May 2021, compared to 2.53 Months in May 2020.

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This graph from the Georgia MLS shows inventory in Atlanta over the last several years - and the sharp decline in inventory at the start of the pandemic.

Inventory in Atlanta was above the record low in April 2021.