The May 2026 date matters too. Is this a full-month snapshot, an early release, or data later revised? Spring listings can raise inventory before the corresponding sales close, making the market temporarily look softer. I wouldn’t call it a trend until the same matched-sale method is applied...
Auction results can add evidence, but I wouldn’t mix them blindly with ordinary marketed sales. The process, timetable and property condition may differ. Give auction transactions their own label.