The typical U.S. home seller realized a 44.1% return in the first quarter of 2026, down from 47.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 50.2% a year earlier, according to ATTOM. The national median sale price held at $360,000, unchanged from the prior quarter. Sellers are still making substantial money. They are simply making … Read more
About 5.8% of U.S. home listings were withdrawn from the market in April, tying December 2025 for the highest delisting rate since March 2020, according to Redfin. Atlanta’s reported rate reached 10.7%. Sellers are increasingly choosing to pull a listing rather than accept a weaker offer — a decision that quietly distorts the inventory figures … Read more
Why do homes sit on the market? These seven factors often explain stale listings, from pricing to repairs and weak buyer demand.
Seller concessions and price cuts solve different problems. Here’s when each strategy may help sellers attract buyers in 2026.
Contract cancellations remain elevated in 2026 as buyers face affordability, inspection and financing concerns.
Real estate commissions are negotiated up front now. What buyers and sellers should understand before signing anything.
Relistings are rising as some sellers return to the market with new prices, new photos or more realistic expectations.
How long does it take to sell a home in 2026? The answer depends on days on market, local demand, pricing and closing timeline.
Home staging still matters in 2026, but sellers should focus on the rooms and presentation choices buyers notice most.
A seller rate buydown can help buyers with monthly payments, but it is not always better than a price cut or closing-cost credit.
More sellers are offering concessions as buyers gain leverage. Here’s when a credit, repair or rate buydown may work better than a price cut.
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