U.S. housing market imbalance

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US housing market now has 500K more sellers than buyers — and it’s leading to a shift in the balance of power

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There are an estimated 1.9 million homes for sale across the country, but only about 1.5 million active homebuyers.

That gap is the largest on record, according to Redfin .

U.S. home prices were still up 3.9% year over year in February , but a growing supply of homes and easing mortgage rates are cooling the market.

Whether you're buying or selling, the key is knowing when to move — and not being afraid to play a little hardball when the timing’s finally on your side’. Whether you’ve bought or sold, know when to make the right move and not be afraid of playing hardball .

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