New Orleans home sales rise for third month (opens original article in a new tab)

New Orleans home sales increased for the third consecutive month in May 2026, with a 4.2% year-over-year rise in closed sales, while new listings declined 9.9% and average sales prices remained flat.

• Metro New Orleans home sales rose 4.2% in May compared to the previous year.
• New listings declined 9.9% year over year in the region.
• Orleans Parish saw an 11.3% increase in closed sales, while St. Tammany Parish had a 14.9% jump in sales.