HOUSTON – (By Dale King, Realty News Report) — Homebuyers can exert considerable clout in the American housing market – particularly when sellers seriously outnumber them, giving potential purchasers a “buyer’s market” advantage across the negotiating table.
During May 2026, 35 of the 50 most populous U.S. metros were ranked as buyer’s markets.
A survey by real estate brokerage Redfin determined there were about 46.9% more home sellers than buyers in May, up from 46.4% a month earlier, but down from a peak of 49.5% in December 2025…