A New Landscape for Informed Homebuyers
Albert Dweck, managing principal of Duke Properties, views the June housing report as a moment of opportunity for strategic real estate investors and homebuyers alike. With over 1 million homes now available nationwide and major metros offering double-digit inventory growth and widespread price reductions, the market is entering what Dweck calls “a smart buyer’s phase.”
“After years of ultra-competitive conditions and limited inventory, we’re finally seeing real breathing room for qualified buyers,” said Dweck. “In cities like Phoenix, Jacksonville, and Denver, price flexibility combined with growing inventory presents a rare chance to act with intention and negotiation strength.”
Data Highlights Buyer Momentum
According to Realtor.com’s latest report, five major U.S. metros now stand out as particularly buyer-friendly:
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Phoenix, AZ: 31.3% of listings saw price cuts, and inventory jumped 23% YoY.
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Tampa, FL: 29.9% of homes lowered prices, with homes sitting on the market for a median of 60 days.
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Denver, CO: Leads with a 63.9% increase in active listings.
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Austin, TX: 29.1% of homes listed at discounts, median asking price $525,000.
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Jacksonville, FL: A 31.2% YoY rise in listings, with nearly 29% seeing price reductions.
“These markets are signaling a shift,” Dweck noted. “More homes, longer days on market, and more realistic pricing—this is the buyer’s window we’ve been anticipating.”
National Trends Reflect Broad Opportunity
Realtor.com also noted that 19.1% of all listings across the U.S. had price reductions in May, a strong indicator that sellers are responding to increased supply and selective buyer behavior. “This isn’t a downturn,” Dweck emphasized. “It’s a reset—bringing the market back to balance and giving responsible buyers their turn.”
With the total number of homes for sale hitting pre-pandemic highs, Duke Properties sees the next six months as a key time for value-based acquisitions and long-term growth positioning.
A Message from Duke Properties: Prepared Buyers Win
Albert Dweck urges buyers and investors to stay informed, act decisively, and lean into this transitional phase. “We are advising our clients to have financing ready, to know their must-haves, and to look beyond the headlines,” he said. “This market rewards patience and precision—not panic.”
Duke Properties, which has historically focused on high-potential urban and suburban multifamily properties, continues to monitor emerging buyer markets while maintaining a long-view strategy focused on durable demand and quality assets.
National Inventory: Final Thought
“Markets are cyclical, but fundamentals always prevail,” Dweck concludes. “For buyers who understand their goals, the opportunities unfolding in these buyer-friendly metros are exactly the kind of window they’ve been waiting for.”