By Brad Beckett on January 21, 2026
A recent report by CNBC’s Diana Olick says while the U.S. housing market has yet to pick up steam, real estate agents say there’s been a real shift toward a more balanced market. Click here to read more.
Some key points:
- Of the real estate agents surveyed, 37.5% said it was a balanced market.
- More agents reported having at least one seller cut their price in Q4.
- When asked how affordability is impacting their buyers, agents said fewer buyers left the market in the fourth quarter than in the prior period, and fewer delayed purchases.

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