Rates are high, but 44.7% of August home sales included a seller concession. Here's why sideline buyers lose the most in today's market.
More homes on the market means more leverage for buyers. Here's what rising inventory means for your offer, contingencies, and negotiation power in 2026.
Higher rates are cooling competition and handing buyers rare negotiating leverage.
When rates climb, some buyers pause — and the buyers who stay may gain negotiating power. A look at what a slower market can offer homebuyers.
A $10k price cut and a 2-1 buydown both lower your payment — but they change your long-term equity differently. A buyer's agent breaks down the math.
Higher mortgage rates might raise your payment — but a slower market can give buyers leverage.