The housing market just flipped. After the pandemic-driven seller’s market of 2021, buyers are back in control for the first time in years. In this video I break down what the shift to a buyer’s market actually means, who has leverage right now, and how to tell which way your local market is leaning.
Here is what we cover:
Why it is now a buyer’s market, with sellers outnumbering buyers by a record share of more than 47%
The affordability problem that is keeping many buyers on the sidelines even with the leverage
The strongest buyer’s markets in the country (the Sun Belt is leading, with Austin at the top)
The metros where sellers still hold the edge (mostly the Midwest and Northeast)
What buyers and sellers should each be doing right now
How to figure out if your own neighborhood favors buyers or sellers using months of supply, price trends, and mortgage rates
The bottom line: the prolonged seller’s market is over, and serious buyers with the budget may want to act while competition is low. But every market is local, so your city may look nothing like the national picture.
Questions about your specific situation or want to get pre-approved? Reach out and let’s talk through your options.
Jesse Gonzalez
President, True Blue Lending Corporation
NMLS #278103 | Company NMLS #2380218
Licensed in California and Florida
Source: Redfin, “Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?” (March 2026)
This content is for informational purposes only and is not a commitment to lend or financial advice.
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