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Price Cuts Shift Housing Market: Austin Tops Buyer-Friendly List

2/21/2026

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Realtor.com identifies a shift in the housing market driven by price cuts.
Austin leads with 22.2%, followed by San Antonio at 22% and Tampa at 20.8%.
The typical listing in these cities waits about three months for a buyer.
Senior economist Jake Krimmel of Realtor.com describes these areas as 'buyer-friendly markets'.
Realtor.com will continue providing regular updates on housing trends.

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Story summary

Realtor.com identifies a shift in the housing market driven by price cuts.
Austin leads with 22.2%, followed by San Antonio at 22% and Tampa at 20.8%.
The typical listing in these cities waits about three months for a buyer.
Senior economist Jake Krimmel of Realtor.com describes these areas as 'buyer-friendly markets'.
Realtor.com will continue providing regular updates on housing trends.