Realtor.com report shows US short-sale transactions rise 16% in Q1 2026 - NWSA News | RalliesRealtor.com report shows US short-sale transactions rise 16% in Q1 2026
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NWSA• Realtor.com report shows a rebound in U.S. short sales
- News Corp analysis flagged a rebound in U.S. short sales, rising about 16% year over year in Q1 2026.
- Nearly 30,000 short sales closed in 2025, about 0.6% of typical home sales and about 28% of distressed transactions.
- Short sales still trail foreclosures by more than 2-to-1, limiting broader market impact despite faster growth.
- Since January 2026, short sales have sold at a smaller discount than foreclosures, fetching roughly 9% more of estimated value.
- Buyer demand remains softer, with short-sale listings drawing about 20% fewer views and taking about two months longer to sell.
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