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More inventory can help loan officers restart buyer conversations, but soft pending sales and rate pressure are still keeping urgency in check.
New listings 4-year high is the headline from Redfin’s latest housing market report, published by Redfin Real Estate News on September 4, 2026. Redfin said more homes are hitting the market, giving buyers across much of the country more options and more negotiating power.
The catch is demand has not followed supply higher. Redfin reported that pending home sales fell to their lowest level since February, while mortgage rates spiked to their highest point, a combination that matters for every loan officer trying to keep pre-approved buyers engaged without overselling affordability.