The Brief

Buyers still have the upper hand in the housing market, with more homes to choose from and nearly 20% of sellers slashing their prices in September.

Realtor.com’s monthly housing report showed the national median list price remained steady at $425,000 in September, but dropped 3.6% in the West.

Nearly 20% of home listings reduced their prices last month in what experts say is another sign that the housing market continues to slow.

According to the September housing trends report from Realtor.com , buyers still have the upper hand in the current market, especially as we approach the "best time to buy," but that power depends on where you live and how much you’re willing to pay for a home.

September 2025 housing trends

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