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2 days agoNortheast gains leverage as Sun Belt markets slow
Absorption measures how quickly inventory is being removed from the market relative to what's available. For housing professionals, that metric is one of the clearest signals of negotiating power in real time. When absorption is elevated, homes clear quickly and sellers retain leverage. When absorption falls and supply builds, timelines stretch and buyers gain negotiating flexibility.
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