As of September 2009 active inventory was 6,114, a 23% decrease from September 2008. There were 927 closings in September 2009, a 1% increase from September 2008. Months of Inventory was 6.6, down from 8.6 in September 2008. Median price of sold homes was $164,900 for the month of September 2009, down 8% from September 2008. Tucson is experiencing a significant increase in buyer activity, with new properties under contract up 74% from September 2008.