The headlines aren’t telling the full story.

Yes — more homes are hitting the market. But buyers? They’re not keeping pace.

That shift matters — whether you’re planning a move this year or just watching.

Let me show you what’s really going on

Table of Contents

• 📦 Inventory Just Hit a 5-Year High

• 📊 There Are 490K More Sellers Than Buyers

• 🔓The “Lock-In” Effect is Slipping

• ⌛️Demand Isn’t Catching Up

• 🔄 This Isn’t a Crash. It’s a Reset

• 🗳️ One-Click Poll:

• 💡 Bottom Line

📦 Inventory Just Hit a 5-Year High

California now has 73,200 active listings — the highest we’ve seen since 2019.

Nationwide, we’ve crossed 1 million homes for sale, a level not reached in years.

So what does that mean for you?

Buyers have more homes to pick from — which is great news.

For sellers though, it also means more competition.

📊 More choices for buyers. More competition for sellers.

📊 There Are 490K More Sellers Than Buyers

In April 2025, the U.S. had 1.94 million homes listed for sale — but just 1.45 million buyers actively shopping.

That’s a gap of nearly 500,000. The largest in over a decade.

Compare that to April 2022 — when we had 436,000 more buyers than sellers.

In just three years, the dynamic has completely flipped.

Today, it’s not buyers fighting to win homes…

It’s sellers working to get noticed.

📉 The market’s leverage has shifted — and both sides need to adapt.

🔓The “Lock-In” Effect is Slipping

For a while, homeowners sat tight.

Why move if you’ve got a 3% mortgage?

But something is changing.

April and May 2025 both saw a notable surge in new listings — with April leading the year so far.

That’s a clear signal: some homeowners are finally making moves, even with higher rates.

It could be seasonal. Or it might be the early signs of a broader shift.

🔓 Sellers are loosening their grip. More listings may follow.

⌛️Demand Isn’t Catching Up

More homes are hitting the market — but buyer activity hasn’t surged to match.

Here’s what we’re seeing on the ground:

• 🕒 Longer days on market

• 💲 More price reductions

• 🤝 Increased buyer leverage

Buyers are cautious. They’re taking their time. And they’re negotiating more.

📉 The market’s moving — but not in a straight line.

 🔄 This Isn’t a Crash. It’s a Reset

Some sellers are still stuck in 2021 expectations — and getting disappointed.

But sellers who lead with the right pricing, smart marketing, and clear presentation?

They’re still winning.

And for buyers? You finally have space to breathe, compare, and negotiate.

🧠 This market rewards strategy — not nostalgia.

🗳️ One-Click Poll:

Are you planning a move in the next 12 months?

Click the button that fits your situation 👇

• 🟢 Yes — I’m Buying

• 🔵 Yes — I’m Selling

• 🟡 Maybe

• ⚪ Just Watching

👉 Your response helps me tailor what you see next.

💡 Bottom Line

This market rewards strategy — not hope or hype.

✅ Sellers: The right price + smart positioning = results

✅ Buyers: Your patience just got its payoff

📞 Thinking of buying or selling? Let’s discuss your strategy in today’s evolving market. Reach out to start the conversation!