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The share of home sellers reducing their asking prices has pulled back from a record high, signaling a modest shift in negotiating power — though buyers still hold the upper hand in many markets.
The median U.S. home sale price climbed 2.4% year over year in April 2026, the sharpest increase since March 2025, as pending sales hit the highest level since 2023 and inventory expanded to its widest point since 2020.
The median U.S. home sale price climbed 2.4% year over year in April to $396,173, the largest annual increase in 13 months, as buyer demand surged alongside a stronger-than-expected jobs report.
After months of growing buyer leverage, the gap between home sellers and buyers finally began to narrow in April 2026, signaling a potential turning point in the U.S. housing market.
New single-family construction gained momentum in March as limited resale inventory and a slight easing in mortgage rates nudged buyers toward new builds.
NAR data: 167 of 235 metros posted price gains in Q1 2026; national single‑family median edged up to $404,300 as affordability modestly improved.
