Home Sellers Over 70 Accepting Less Amid Buyer's Market
Yahoo Finance·2026-02-20 10:45

The other issue is how the home is marketed, with older owners more likely to use private transactions that never hit the multiple listing service, limiting bidding pressure and often drawing investor buyers. That matters more when buyers have choices, especially in Sun Belt metros where supply has surged and the seller-buyer gap is stark—Austin was cited at roughly 128% more sellers than buyers, with Fort Lauderdale around 125% and Nashville near 111%.Trending: Explore Jeff Bezos-backed Arrived Homes and s ...