10 states with the biggest increase in newly listed homes. See how N.J. did.

The number of newly listed homes in New Jersey increased by 7.7% in March compared to this time last year, according to data from Realtor.com.

Some 9,000 homes were added to the housing market statewide in March.

Utah, Colorado and Maine saw the most significant growth in newly listed homes compared to last year.

According to a Can’t see the table? Click here., though homeowners are listing their properties, fewer people are purchasing homes.

“I’m seeing a lot more inventory hit the market than I have in past years,” Charles Wheeler, a Redfin agent based in San Diego, said in the report.

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Amira Sweilem may be reached at asweilem@njadvancemedia.com.