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7 Signs a Home Seller Is Ready to Negotiate

September 2, 2026 0 comments

How Can You Tell When You Have Leverage? Is a seller ready to negotiate? Sometimes the clues are sitting right in the listing history. In July 2026, Redfin estimated there were about 967,000 active homebuyers compared with 1.46 million sellers nationwide, giving many buyers more choices and negotiating power. Redfin also classified 39 of the 49 major metros it analyzed as buyer’s markets. But real estate is local, and a national buyer’s market does not […]

Lower Rates, More Options: Fall Offers Opportunities for Buyers

October 1, 2024 2 comments

The past few years have been tough for buyers. And if you think back to before the pandemic, you’ll likely remember hearing that spring was always the ideal time to buy a home. After all, that’s when the majority of homeowners list their homes for sale, and more homes on the market means more options for buyers. This fall, however, marketing conditions are aligning in favor of homebuyers in many markets, creating a unique window […]