The U.S. housing market handed buyers more leverage in August, with the majority of homes trading hands for less than sellers first wanted. Read more: https://t.co/Q2pyIocJUV
Why now
Thesis: Housing buyers gain leverage as prices soften
Catalyst to watch: Mortgage rates or inventory data
Main risk: Cooling demand hits homebuilders
Why it matters
Buyers gaining leverage and homes selling below ask signals cooling housing demand and softening pricing power.
Details
The U.S. housing market handed buyers more leverage in August, with the majority of homes trading hands for less than sellers first wanted. Read more: https://t.co/Q2pyIocJUV
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