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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Seller concessions are becoming a bigger part of today’s real estate market, and for buyers, that can create real opportunity. According to Redfin, sellers gave concessions to buyers in 46.2% of U.S. home sales in May 2026. That is the highest May share Redfin has recorded. Translation: nearly half of sellers are offering something beyond the price to help get their homes sold. That does not mean every buyer gets to walk in, ask for […]
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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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Buying a home hasn’t exactly felt “easy” the last few years. The past few years have seen intense competition, high prices, and “better luck next time” bidding wars. But now, things are shifting. While we’re not in a full-blown buyer’s market just yet, inventory is up, competition is cooling, and sellers (and even builders) are making moves to attract serious buyers. Here are five signs the market is turning, and why now might be the […]
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