Rocket Companies Inc. has released a new market analysis highlighting a significant shift in the U.S. housing market. In December, there were an estimated 47% more home sellers than buyers, marking the largest gap since records began in 2013. This imbalance is giving buyers increased bargaining power, particularly in the Sun Belt, where cities like Austin, Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Miami, and San Antonio are experiencing the strongest buyer's markets. Conversely, the Northeast and Midwest remain seller's markets. The report notes that high home prices and mortgage rates, along with economic uncertainty, are causing many buyers to withdraw from the market, while some sellers are delisting properties after failing to attract buyers. Dallas, in particular, saw a notable decline in home prices, with the median sale price falling 7.6% year over year. The report suggests that recent declines in mortgage rates may encourage more buyers to enter the market in the coming months.

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