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Fewer Homes Selling Above List: Buyers Gain Negotiating Room

September 29, 2026

August saw a sharp drop in the share of Muskegon County homes selling above list price, down 8 percentage points year-over-year. This shift means buyers are less likely to face bidding wars and have more room to negotiate. If you’re looking to buy, the market is tilting in your favor.

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