U.S. Home Sellers Cut Prices as Buyers Gain Leverage
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October 25, 2026
Market Shifts To Buyers' Advantage: By the report date mortgage rates had surged (the 30-year briefly topped 7.4%), stifling sales and shifting leverage toward buyers, forcing sellers to cut prices or offer concessions and leaving many sellers stuck and delaying major life plans.
September 1, 2026
National Listing Prices Fall: In September the national median home listing price fell 1.2% year-over-year to $419,250 and about 21% of listings had their initial price lowered, while Redfin data showed roughly 63% more sellers than buyers and buyers near a record low (~929,000).
June 1, 2026
June Listing Yields No Offers: Rick Ganga listed his three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on June 1 for $825,000 and even after cutting the price to just under $800,000 saw virtually no traffic or offers, leaving him unable to move amid a divorce.
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October 25, 2026
Market Shifts To Buyers' Advantage: By the report date mortgage rates had surged (the 30-year briefly topped 7.4%), stifling sales and shifting leverage toward buyers, forcing sellers to cut prices or offer concessions and leaving many sellers stuck and delaying major life plans.
September 1, 2026
National Listing Prices Fall: In September the national median home listing price fell 1.2% year-over-year to $419,250 and about 21% of listings had their initial price lowered, while Redfin data showed roughly 63% more sellers than buyers and buyers near a record low (~929,000).
June 1, 2026
June Listing Yields No Offers: Rick Ganga listed his three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on June 1 for $825,000 and even after cutting the price to just under $800,000 saw virtually no traffic or offers, leaving him unable to move amid a divorce.
