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75,000 “Relistings” Could Hit the Market, But Inventory WON’T Explode?

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Mar 3, 2026
Mike Simonsen, a Compass real estate data expert known for inventory analysis, explains why 75,000 relistings may return without crashing prices. He discusses why delistings reflect seller choice not distress. Short takes cover relisting dynamics, owner-occupier vs flipper patterns, regional surprises like Florida, and why a modest sales rebound could mark a new, steadier era for housing.
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Relistings Are Masking True New Supply

  • Inventory rises can be driven by relistings rather than new supply.
  • Dave Meyer and Mike Simonsen explain relistings are homes pulled last year now returning, changing how supply is counted.
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Delistings Jumped To Unusually High Percentages

  • Delistings spiked last fall and winter as frustrated sellers withdrew listings rather than keep cutting price.
  • Mike Simonsen notes delistings as a percent of new listings climbed from ~20% to as high as 80% in December.
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Delistings Signal Seller Financial Flexibility

  • High delisting rates suggest sellers can afford to wait rather than being forced to sell.
  • Mike Simonsen ties this to historically good mortgage terms for many owners and low unemployment reducing forced selling.
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