Homebuyers Gain the Upper Hand as Active Listings Surge—With the Biggest Increases in These 3 Cities

Real Estate News · October 2, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Snejana Farberov · 4 min read at the source

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Despite rising mortgage rates, resilient buyers are gaining leverage due to a nationwide surge in inventory.

Reported by Snejana Farberov for Realtor.com (Trends), originally published October 2, 2026.

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Topics: Trends, Buffalo NY, Buying and Selling, Daily Email, Data Journalism, Home Listings, Inventory, Inventory Changes

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