Realtor.com

Pending listings turned negative in August despite more inventory, lower asking prices, and sellers remaining open to negotiation

Cash transactions fell faster than the broader housing market in early 2026, but buyers without financing still accounted for nearly one-third of home sales

Realtor.com finds the median city risks losing only about $84,000, although the policy could carry more weight in supply-starved Northeast and Midwest markets

One in five listings had a price reduction in July, while pending sales increased for the eighth consecutive month

Realtor.com finds short-sale activity accelerating, though the transactions represented just 0.6% of typical home sales in 2025

Slower appreciation and more realistic seller pricing could improve purchase opportunities even as mortgage rates remain elevated