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 […]
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Housing market numbers for sellers provide more useful information than most national headlines ever will. Homeowners usually do not need another sweeping prediction about what the housing market might do. They need practical answers: No single statistic can answer every question. But these five local market numbers can give you a much clearer picture of what is happening and how your home may fit into it. 1. Inventory: How Much Competition Is Out There? Inventory […]
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The first 30 days on the market can shape the entire outcome of your home sale. That may sound dramatic, but the data backs it up. According to a Realtor.com report, only about 41% of price cuts in Q1 2026 actually led to more showings. That means more than half of those sellers lowered their price and still did not see a meaningful increase in buyer activity. That is the number every seller in Northern […]
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Spring has arrived, and with it comes one of the most active seasons in real estate. If you’re planning to sell, the opportunity is real—but so is the risk of misreading the market. This year, sellers are stepping in with confidence. The smarter move is pairing that confidence with strategy. Pricing Your Home: Expectations vs. Reality Many sellers believe they’ll get top dollar—and in some cases, they will. But pricing incorrectly from the start can […]
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If you’ve been following the housing headlines lately, you’ve probably noticed a lot of conflicting takes. Some reports say prices are rising, while others point to declines. So what’s really happening? A recent Zillow report shows a split market: in half of the country’s largest metros, home values went up in the past year, while in the other half, they went down. Today, we’re breaking down the national numbers, and more importantly, what’s happening right […]
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