Buyers and Sellers in a Summer Standoff: Why Inventory and Delistings Are Rising
- Neil Caron
- Jul 24
- 2 min read
July 24, 2025 | Market Trends | Presented by ReadySetLoan™
This summer, the real estate market feels like a strategic standoff — and both buyers and sellers are playing the long game. According to fresh national data, the number of homes on the market is up roughly 25% from last year. At the same time, more homes are being pulled off the market entirely when sellers don't get the price they want.
In May, 13 listings were delisted for every 100 new ones added — a sharp rise from just 6 in 2022. And here in Connecticut, where home equity levels remain strong and demand varies by town, this trend is reshaping local real estate dynamics.
Many homeowners in Connecticut aren’t feeling pressured to sell, thanks to ultra-low mortgage rates locked in during past years and robust equity cushions. Instead of dropping prices, they’re simply hitting pause — fueling a rise in delistings.
🐷 RSL Piggy Points:
Inventory is growing — but sellers aren’t necessarily more flexible.
Delistings are climbing, with many homeowners choosing to wait for their price.
Connecticut’s strong equity positions give sellers more control over timing.
🎤 Neil’s Take
“This is a market defined by confidence — not desperation,” says Neil Caron, Area Sales Manager at CMG Mortgage. “Sellers aren’t under financial strain the way they were in past housing downturns. They’ve got equity and time on their side. But for buyers, that means when a well-priced home hits the market, you have to be prepared to act fast and decisively. Pre-approvals, flexible loan options, and strategy matter more than ever.”
💬 RSL Perspective
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