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Homebuyers Score Biggest Discounts in Years: 7.9% Off!

2/3/2026

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Summary

Homebuyers Score Discounts

In 2025, the typical homebuyer secured a 7.9% discount on the list price, the largest since 2012, signaling a shift toward more favorable purchasing conditions.
About 26.1% of buyers obtained discounts of 10% or more.
About 27.8% received discounts between 5% and 10%.
62.2% of homebuyers paid below the list price, the highest share since 2019.
22.8% paid above the list price, the lowest share since 2019.

Summary

Buyers Seize Discounts

In 2025, the U.S. housing market posted the strongest buyer's market in years, with discounts averaging 7.9%.
Discounts were common, with 62.2% of buyers paying below list price and 26.1% receiving discounts of 10% or more.
The market shows a 47% excess of sellers over buyers, empowering negotiations.
Many sellers remain anchored to pandemic-era prices and struggle to adjust.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. housing market crisis began in 2006, following a dramatic rise in home prices from 1997 to 2005. By 2008, home values had plummeted by approximately 30%, leading to over 3 million foreclosures that year. In 2025, a similar trend emerged, with 62.2% of buyers securing discounts below list price, reflecting ongoing shifts in market dynamics and seller expectations.

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Homebuyers Score Discounts

In 2025, the typical homebuyer secured a 7.9% discount on the list price, the largest since 2012, signaling a shift toward more favorable purchasing conditions.
About 26.1% of buyers obtained discounts of 10% or more.
About 27.8% received discounts between 5% and 10%.
62.2% of homebuyers paid below the list price, the highest share since 2019.
22.8% paid above the list price, the lowest share since 2019.

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