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Fewer Homes Selling Above List: Buyers Gain Negotiating Power

September 25, 2026

The share of Sussex County homes selling above list price dropped by 2.1 percentage points in August 2026. This shift gives buyers more room to negotiate and less competition at the offer table. If you’re looking to buy, you may have more leverage than last year.

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