If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the “right time” to buy a home, here’s your wake-up call: The market is shifting—and buyers finally have the upper hand.
It’s not just wishful thinking. It’s in the numbers.
For the first time in years, inventory is rising, homes are staying on the market longer, and sellers are starting to make real concessions.
Just look at what’s happening:
Inventory Surge: Compared to last year, there are now over 500,000 more homes for sale. That means more options and far less competition.
Homes Are Sitting Longer: Listings are staying on the market 7+ days longer than a year ago, giving buyers time to breathe and think before making offers.
Sellers Are Open to Negotiations: Price reductions, repair credits, and even closing cost help are back on the table in many markets.
This isn’t just a lucky break. It’s what industry pros call a buyer’s market—when the market finally tilts in favor of people just like you.
What This Means for You (and Why You Shouldn’t Wait)
Yes, interest rates are higher than they were a few years ago—but you can refinance later. What you can’t do is rewind the clock and snatch up the perfect home at a price that worked for you after someone else already bought it.
Markets don’t stay soft forever. When rates drop again—and they will—demand will spike, competition will return, and prices could climb. The buyers who wait will be the ones stuck overpaying or fighting for homes all over again.
Ready to see what’s possible? Let’s talk today. Your dream home might already be on the market—just waiting for you to find it before someone else does.
Source: BiggerPockets and Mortgage Professional America (MPA)
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