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The US now has 44% more home sellers than buyers — a near-record gap that flips the market

Par : Mary K. Jacob

26 février 2026 à 21:15

The balance of power in the US housing market has shifted decisively, according to Redfin.

The US housing market has swung firmly in buyers’ favor, with 44% more sellers than buyers in January—about 600,000 extra listings—marking the second-largest gap since 2013, according to Redfin.

An estimated 1.36 million buyers were active, the lowest level on record and down 8% from a year earlier, as high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty sidelined many house hunters.

hile most of the country now qualifies as a buyer’s market, only five major metros—including Newark, N.J., and Nassau County, N.Y.—remain seller-friendly due to tight inventory.

In contrast, Sun Belt cities such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Austin show the strongest buyer advantages, reflecting a surge in pandemic-era construction that has left supply outpacing demand and price growth cooling in many regions.