March 2022 exploded to a $540,000 median—hitting the $500Ks ahead of schedule—with half of 176 homes selling 10%+ above asking. Central Plano led at 110% sold-to-list with 4-day absorption. Inventory climbed to 102 homes (good news for buyers) while 285 pending contracts signaled April's strong volume. Top homes captured 15-22% premiums as spring competition intensified.

February 2022 bucked seasonal trends with a strong median price of $462,950 despite just 132 sales—sellers weren't listing, driving bidding wars to 107% sold-to-list. The top 25% of homes capturing 13%+ premiums ($50K-$120K extra profit). With 80% of homes selling above asking in 5 days and only 59 available, the inventory crisis is reaching its apex entering spring.

January 2022 shocked with just 160 sales—the lowest volume seen—yet prices surged to $468,450, nearly matching 2021's peak. The culprit? Only 48 homes available entering February. With 102% sold-to-list and buyers bidding up top homes 104%+ in central Plano, the inventory crisis reached new extremes. The under-$250K market was essentially extinct.

Plano closed 2021 with explosive 19.3% price growth and 3,037 homes sold—up 7% despite inventory constraints. Entering 2022 with just 59 homes available (10 days of supply) and 70% of homes selling at/above asking, the stage was set for another competitive year. The sold-to-list ratio of 103% and 7-day absorption signaled buyers remained aggressive as spring approached.

November 2021 delivered 251 sales while the median price hit $470,000 (tied annual high). Buyers paid 102% of asking, with homes selling in 6 days. Only 137 homes (≈2-week supply) remain, +22% YoY. Buyers must be prepared; sellers can capture premiums.

October 2021 showed 272 sales at $440,000 median—up 17% year-over-year—with the sold-to-list ratio cooling to 101% and days on market extending to 8 as some frenzy burned off. But with just 130 homes available (half a month of supply), inventory remained the story. Entry-level East Plano led bidding intensity while prices stabilized after spring's run-up.

September 2021 brought stabilization at $450,000 median for the third month as 279 homes sold with the sold-to-list cooling to 101.8%. Still, 70% sold at or above asking in 8 days with just 0.7 months supply (188 homes). The frenzy moderated but entry-level pressure remained intense, especially in East Plano at 102.7% sold-to-list. Top homes still commanded significant premiums.

August 2021 brought 327 sales at $450,000 median—matching July and up from prior years—with buyers still bidding 2% above asking in just 6 days. Inventory crept to 192 homes (0.6 months supply), showing early moderation signs from spring's frenzy. Entry-level East Plano led bidding intensity while West Plano's luxury segment showed closest-to-list pricing. Top prepared homes captured 7-12% premiums.

July 2021 shattered volume records with 347 sales while prices stabilized at $450,000 . Buyers still bid 4% above asking in 6 days with 200 homes available (2 weeks supply). The frenzied ultra-competitive environment shows first moderation signs from spring's peak, but remains extraordinarily strong. Top homes captured 7-10% premiums through preparation and smart pricing.

June 2021 hit a new median high of $469,250 with 338 sales—most in years—as buyers bid 6%+ above asking in just 5 days. First half 2021 totaled 1,449 sales (up 19% YoY) at $430K median with 190 homes available (2 weeks supply). Top quartile homes command 7-10% premiums. While still red-hot, preparation and pricing strategy now separate winners from price-reducers.