Homebuyer Options Rise as New Listings Hit a Four-Year High
New listings of homes for sale in the United States have reached their highest level in four years, according to Redfin's latest report. The increase comes amid relatively flat demand, with pending home sales dipping slightly and reaching their lowest point since February 2026. This growing supply has given buyers more options and negotiating power as they navigate a market still constrained by high housing costs. The typical U.S. home-sale price rose 2.2% year over year while the average mortgage rate remained near its annual peak at 6.66%. However, median asking prices have edged down slightly—by 0.1% annually—as sellers adjust to buyer resistance against inflated pricing. Despite a generally sluggish market, bidding wars still occur for move-in ready homes in desirable areas. Some metro regions are bucking the trend: San Francisco and West Palm Beach see rising home prices due to affluent buyers, while more affordable markets like Milwaukee and Cincinnati experience growing pending sales.
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