Redfin’s July 2026 estimate found about 966,752 prospective buyers and 1,462,921 sellers, meaning sellers outnumbered buyers by roughly 51.3%, a record-low buyer count in its series.
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US homebuyer demand has fallen to a record low, with just 967,000 buyers competing against 1.46 million sellers, a 51% surplus of sellers.
The Number of U.S. Homebuyers Just Dropped to a Record Low, Shifting the Market Further in Buyers’ Favor
Source: redfin.com
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Verified August 24, 2026Key Evidence
Redfin reported a record-low estimate of 966,752 prospective U.S. Homebuyers in July 2026.
Redfin counted about 1,462,921 sellers during the same month, producing a seller surplus of approximately 51.3% relative to buyers.
Independent reports from Mortgage Professional and NTD reproduced the same figures and attributed them to Redfin.
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What the Evidence Shows
Redfin’s July 2026 analysis estimated that 966,752 prospective homebuyers were active in the U.S. Market, compared with approximately 1,462,921 sellers. That placed the number of sellers about 51.3% above the number of buyers, consistent with the claim’s rounded figures of 967,000 buyers, 1.46 million sellers and a 51% seller surplus.redfin.comredfin.comThe Number of U.S. Homebuyers Just Dropped to a Record Low, Shifting the Market...
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