New housing data from the National Realtors Association shows that the share of home sellers pulling their listings off the market has risen going into 2026. As homeowners face slower demand, higher carrying costs, and prolonged days on market, many have turned to an alternative solution: selling directly to Heartland Buys as a cash buyer.

Mobile, AL January 08, 2026 --(PR.com)-- New housing data from the National Realtors Association shows that the share of home sellers pulling their listings off the market has risen heading into 2026. As homeowners face slower demand, higher carrying costs, and prolonged days on market, many are turning to an alternative solution: selling directly to a cash buyer.

Heartland Buys — a leading Gulf Coast real estate investment company — reports a significant increase in homeowners requesting a sell my house for cash option rather than re-listing or waiting for the traditional market to recover.

Why Sellers Are Pulling Listings at Higher-Than-Normal Rates

Recent data from national real estate tracking firms shows:

More sellers are canceling or withdrawing listings before sale.

Days on market have increased, especially for ...