At the start of 2026, year-over-year changes in sales volume across major U.S. metro areas reflected mixed performance, with several markets posting moderate annual gains while others remained relatively flat or slightly declined in January.Pittsburgh, PA led the group, recording an 11.5% year-over-year increase with 2,003 closed sales. Phoenix, AZ followed with an 8.4% annual rise, totaling 3,479 transactions. Meanwhile, Houston, TX posted a 3.4% year-over-year increase, reaching 8,116 closed sales.Other markets showed more modest movement. Orlando, FL reported a slight 0.8% increase with 2,483 transactions, while Jacksonville, FL experienced a marginal 0.9% decline, closing 1,558 sales in January.