More than one in five listings took a price cut in September, but pending sales still posted their sharpest annual decline since March 2025
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Price Cuts Hit Four-Year High As Mortgage Rates Top 7%
A Record Buyer’s Market, Without Lower Home Prices
Redfin counted 58% more sellers than buyers in August, but national home prices still increased as equity-rich owners resisted steep discounts
Sep 22, 2026
The Best Week To Buy Is Almost Here. Are Your Borrowers Ready?
Realtor.com projects more inventory, less competition, and lower listing prices next week, giving originators a short window to revisit sidelined borrowers
Sep 21, 2026
Higher Mortgage Rates Shrink Purchase Demand, Expand Buyer Leverage
Pending sales fell to their lowest level since early April, but lower asking prices and reduced competition give originators more options to structure deals for qualified borrowers
Jul 31, 2026
Buyers Gain Negotiating Power In 41 Major Housing Markets
Price cuts and longer listing times are creating opportunities for loan officers to help borrowers negotiate seller concessions, but leverage varies sharply by metro
Jul 30, 2026
Sweetening The Pot: Seller Giveaways On The Rise
More sellers both giving out concessions and getting less than their asking price to move their homes
Apr 22, 2025