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Only Eight U.S. Cities Now Favor Home Buyers

4/12/2026

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A Realtor.com report finds only eight U.S. metro areas are buyer's markets, primarily in the South.
The Market Clock shows 46% of the top 50 markets are balanced, with 26% favoring sellers.
The eight buyer's markets include Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Austin, Nashville, and Riverside.
Realtor.com economist Jake Krimmel notes significant increases in active listings in Riverside and Nashville since 2022, giving buyers more time to negotiate with sellers.

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Story summary

A Realtor.com report finds only eight U.S. metro areas are buyer's markets, primarily in the South.
The Market Clock shows 46% of the top 50 markets are balanced, with 26% favoring sellers.
The eight buyer's markets include Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Austin, Nashville, and Riverside.
Realtor.com economist Jake Krimmel notes significant increases in active listings in Riverside and Nashville since 2022, giving buyers more time to negotiate with sellers.