New listing activity across major U.S. metros showed steady year-over-year growth in February 2026, highlighting continued seller confidence in select markets. The Seattle, WA metro led in annual growth with 7,823 new listings, reflecting a 9.2% increase YoY. The Houston, TX metro followed with 46,687 listings, up 6.0% year-over-year. Cincinnati, OH recorded 7,206 new listings, marking a 4.4% rise, while Portland, OR saw 7,768 listings, showing a 3.8% increase. Denver, CO rounded out the list with 12,013 new listings, representing a 2.8% gain compared to February last year.