Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market? The answer depends entirely on where you're looking. In this deep dive, we cut through the confusion of national housing stats and focus on what really matters: local leverage.

The latest data from September 2025 reveals a dramatic shift:

• Sellers outnumber buyers by over 500,000 nationally, yet prices remain high
• Homes are sitting for 40+ days on average—some for 60+
• But instead of a crash, prices are still creeping up in some regions

So what’s really going on?

We unpack the “affordability paradox”—where buyers technically have the upper hand, but still can't afford to buy—and explain why national averages are practically useless for real decision-making.

Inside the episode:

• Why Sunbelt states like Florida, Texas, and Arizona are flooded with supply
• How climate risk and soaring insurance costs are dragging down demand
• Why parts of the Midwest and Northeast remain fierce seller’s markets
• Regional breakdowns: where buyers have negotiating power—and where they don’t
• Tactical advice for both buyers and sellers based on local leverage
• The key metrics you need to track: months of supply, price trends, and on-the-ground intel from local agents

Bottom line? It’s no longer about the national market—it’s about your zip code. Whether you're buying or selling, this episode gives you the real-time strategy to navigate today's uneven, unpredictable housing landscape.

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