38 Major U.S. Metros Now Favor Buyers | April 21, 2026

On today’s Hot Sheet, Byron Lazine unpacked Redfin data showing buyers gaining leverage in the U.S. housing market, with 38 of the 50 largest metros now considered buyer’s markets and sellers outnumbering buyers by 43.1% in March.

He also covered a Realtor.com® analysis finding land prices have surged 76.6% since 2019 Q1 as inventory remains well below pre-pandemic levels.

For today’s third topic, Byron reviewed ATTOM’s Q1 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report showing foreclosure activity continued to rise year over year while still remaining below historical highs.