Realtor.com's October 5, 2026 housing update highlights September data first released on September 30: 20.8% of active U.S. for-sale listings had a price reduction, while the stock of homes under contract was 4.1% lower year over year.
The price-cut share measures the prevalence of asking-price reductions among active listings. Pending inventory counts homes already under contract. Each describes a different part of the sale process.
For an owner considering the property's next use, these national figures provide context. A useful local review needs comparable properties, recent listing histories and the home's own operating figures.
Two checks for owners
- Sale or hold review: examine nearby comparable listings, their price-reduction history and time on market. Compare asking prices with recent completed sales where available.
- Rental pricing review: examine nearby rental listings, inquiry activity and signed leases. Use that rental evidence to assess the property's achievable rent.
Sources
Realtor.com, weekly housing update, October 5, 2026: https://www.realtor.com/research/video-economic-and-housing-market-update-october-5-2026/
Realtor.com, September 2026 housing data; published September 30, 2026: https://www.realtor.com/research/september-2026-data/
