August Price Cuts and Buyer Leverage

The housing market is finally tipping back toward buyers. In August, nearly one in six sellers dropped their asking price, and the typical home sold for almost 4% below list—the biggest discount since 2019. With inventory rising and demand cooling, sellers are struggling to adjust to a post-pandemic reality. This episode breaks down where price cuts are surging, why single-family homes are leading the trend, and what it all means for buyers heading into fall.

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