Sellers need to price competitively or risk a price drop
Texas and Florida are best places for buyers according to Zillow's market heat index
The housing market is experiencing a shift in favor of buyers, as evidenced by the increasing number of price drops and inventory on the market. According to Compass co-founder and CEO Robert Reffkin, 30% of inventory has seen a price drop, which is more than any time in the last 10 years. Additionally, there has been a 16% increase in inventory overall.
Reffkin also noted that sellers need to be aware of how buyers are pushing back against high asking prices. He warned that if a home is not priced competitively, it will sit on the market and eventually require a price drop. Buyers at the high end of the market have been bolstered by recent stock market gains, which have lessened their concern over affordability due to mortgage rates and high home prices.
Texas and Florida dominated Zillow's new market heat index as best places for buyers in the latter half of 2024. This is likely due to the fact that these states had previously seen intense competition, but are now experiencing a cooling down of the market. However, it is important to note that this outlook depends on rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, as sales could slow or even decline without them.
Despite these positive signs for buyers, it's essential to remain skeptical and unbiased when interpreting housing market data. The media can be biased towards certain narratives, so it's crucial to consider multiple sources and perspectives before drawing any conclusions.
30% of the inventory on the market has seen a price drop, which is more than anytime in last 10 years.
Robert Reffkin stated that there are now more sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market.
Price cuts have been observed mainly in the South, where steep increases had occurred earlier due to Americans leaving expensive states during the pandemic.
Robert Reffkin, Compass co-founder and CEO, stated that the U.S. housing market is favoring buyers.
30% of inventory on the market has seen a price drop in this article which is more than anytime in the last 10 years.
The market has seen a 16% increase in inventory.
Reffkin mentioned that there have been more price cuts in the South due to steep increases earlier and home insurance costs soaring by 40% year over year. (This fact is not present in any other article)
Buyers at the high end of the housing market are bolstered by recent stock market gains.
Texas and Florida dominated Zillow’s new market heat index as best places for buyers in the latter half of 2022.
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The article contains an appeal to authority and a potential dichotomous depiction. The author relies on the opinion of Robert Reffkin, Compass cofounder and CEO, as an expert in the real estate market. Additionally, there is a potential dichotomous depiction presented in the statement 'Buyers at the high end of the housing market have also been bolstered by recent stock market gains', which may imply that buyers with lower stock gains are not being considered. However, no other fallacies were found according to the analysis rules.
Robert Reffkin gestures with hand while speaking (Credit: Brad Barket—Getty Images for Fast Company)
