As your trusted real estate advisor, I have valuable and unique information about the pulse of the market based on real-time data. For example,
Mortgage rates have dipped to their lowest level in nearly a year—around 6.3%—giving buyers some relief on monthly payments. A similar move last fall sparked a surge in buyer demand, and the question now is whether this drop will be enough to motivate buyers again.
Even with rates easing, the market remains sensitive. Inventory has leveled off at 847,000 homes, still 20% higher than last year, and over 41% of listings have already reduced their asking price. Sellers who price strategically from day one are best positioned to capture this renewed demand before momentum fades.
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Position your home ahead of the market from the start
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Capture serious buyers before momentum fades
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Protect your pricing power in today’s high-inventory market
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Here are a few insights that stood out:
Housing supply appears capped. Inventory has flattened at summer highs, with fewer new listings and elevated withdrawals limiting growth. Even though supply is still about 20% higher than last year, the surge we saw earlier in 2025 has slowed sharply.
Demand remains muted. Pending sales are tracking close to 2024 levels, underscoring how rate-sensitive buyers remain despite slightly lower mortgage rates.
Price pressures are building. Asking prices per square foot are barely above last year and could soon turn negative, while over 41% of listings have already reduced their price—the highest late-summer share in more than a decade.
Takeaway: With fewer sellers entering the market, today’s listings face less competition—but pricing strategically is critical to capturing buyers early. For buyers, leveraging tools like Private Exclusives and Coming Soon ensures access to inventory before it hits the open market.
Source: Altos Research, Compass, Single Family - Updated through Sep 7
