2025 housing market split showing buyers gaining leverage over sellers.

Redfin Says Summer 2025 was the Strongest Buyer’s Market in Over a Decade

October 15, 20251 min read

Redfin Says Summer 2025 was the Strongest Buyer’s Market in Over a Decade

“Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” — Warren Buffett

Now that Fall is finally here, the numbers are rolling in. Recent MLS data analysed by Redfin says there were an estimated 35.2% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in August. In addition, they say June 2025 was the only month in records dating back to 2013 when sellers outnumbered buyers by a greater percentage (36.3%). They say this past summer was the strongest buyer’s market on record. Indeed… Some key points:

  • There were an estimated 506k more home sellers than buyers in August.

  • Florida & Texas are home to the strongest buyer’s markets.

2025 housing market split showing buyers gaining leverage over sellers.


Director of Education & Outreach, National Real Estate Investors Association

Brad Beckett

Director of Education & Outreach, National Real Estate Investors Association

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