If you're planning to buy a home in 2026 and you've been waiting for the market to feel a little less stacked against you, this is the most "buyer-friendly" shift we've seen in a long time.
Redfin recently reported that home sellers outnumber buyers by 47.1% nationwide, the widest gap in their tracking going back to 2013.
That kind of imbalance matters because when there are simply more homes competing for fewer buyers, buyers get breathing room.
No, it doesn't mean every home is suddenly a bargain. But it does mean you're no longer expected to sprint through decisions just to keep up.