Homes Are Beginning to Sell Below Purchase Price at a Higher Rate

Many home sellers are still sitting on strong equity, but that’s not the case everywhere. A new Redfin analysis reveals nearly 6% of homes listed in May were at risk of selling at a loss—up from 4.4% last year. The risk climbs sharply for condos and homes bought after the pandemic, especially in markets like San Francisco and Austin. Nationwide, nearly one in three condos purchased post-2022 could sell below their original price. While losses remain rare compared to the aftermath of the Great Recession, today’s buyers are gaining more leverage as sellers face pressure to adjust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices