You might have noticed things feel a little weird in the market right now. Inventory is getting tight, but it isn't necessarily because houses are flying off the shelves. It is actually because a lot of homeowners are deciding to hit the pause button.

I was reading through some data from Redfin recently, and they noted that the number of sellers pulling their homes off the market has jumped up about 28% compared to last year. That is a huge number.

What this looks like in North Dallas

Headlines always make things sound scary, but real estate is super local. Our market here in North Dallas has its own rhythm compared to the rest of the country.

But we do feel those national trends. When you see sellers pulling homes off the market, it actually creates a specific kind of opportunity for our clients.

The "Hidden" Opportunity If you are buying, this stabilizes prices. You don't have panic selling. You have serious sellers remaining. That means you can negotiate with homeowners who are actually ready to move.

The Reset Button

One thing I found interesting in the data is that this isn't always permanent. About one in five homes that get pulled off the market come back on within three months.

It is a strategy. Sometimes you take the house down, maybe fix up the landscaping or wait for the season to change, and then list it again as fresh inventory.

Keeping it Simple

We put people first. That means we don't just want to close a deal. We want the math to work for your life. If the best move for you is to wait, we will tell you that. If the best move is to list now with a sharp strategy, we have the tools to do it.