Realtor.com’s August market report revealed the emergence of a balanced market, with pockets of dominance for buyers in the Southeast and West. However, economic headwinds are suppressing sales, with contract signings and delistings rising annually during the month.
Source: Inman News
Here are the markets where homebuyers have the upper hand
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