Homeowners don’t call their realtor when they need to sell fast. They search Google. And when they type “sell my house fast,” they find us first.
That positioning gives us something most investors never see: real-time visibility into seller demand across all 50 states. Every lead that comes through our platform represents a homeowner actively seeking a quick, off-market sale.
This month, we analyzed our nationwide lead flow to identify where motivated sellers are concentrated right now. The data reveals clear pockets of opportunity. We’ll explore exactly why the motivated sellers are willing to accept discounted cash prices in these markets.
High seller activity is only half the equation. The best deals happen where motivated sellers meet active buyers. Our platform also tracks investor engagement nationwide, and the data reveals that most cash buyers are active in these markets.
Let's try to understand why these markets are producing the highest volume of motivated seller activity right now and what that means for investors in the final quarters of 2025 and beyond.
Cash transactions in Broward County reached a notably high number in August 2025. If you look at the data, cash sales made up 37.2% of all Broward County transactions. 51.9% of condo sales and 22.9% of single-family deals were cash transactions, which is an interesting point.
Then we entered September, which saw heightened foreclosure activity throughout the Broward County region. The REO listings went up by 350.0%, with the median sales price of distressed assets going down by 2.8%.
This year has seen more foreclosure activity nationwide, which is exactly what happened in Florida. Motivated sellers are eager to work with real estate investors to find a solution in distress. While the foreclosure filings are still below the early pandemic level, you can sense more distressed assets hitting the market as we approach 2026.
The cost of homeowner insurance in Florida has gone up by 280% from 2018 to 2023. Insurance companies are giving a hard time to homeowners who want to renew their insurance plans. That leaves homeowners with limited options to find coverage.
Mounting repair bills, temporary displacement during floods, an unaffordable insurance plan, mandatory building inspections, and large assessments push homeowners toward seeking cash transactions.
Maricopa, covering Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Glendale, is one of the most active and versatile markets in the Southwest. It’s one of the hottest motivated seller markets of November, and there are several reasons behind this status.
The cost of owning a home has outpaced income growth. Nearly 31.2% of Maricopa County households spend 30% of their income on housing, while 14% spend more than 50% on mortgage or rent.
Many homeowners are financially squeezed, which means when there is an emergency or required urgent repair, they are more likely to consider a cash exit.
Wayne County in Michigan is one of the most investor-friendly markets. You will see consistent rental demand, but recently motivated seller leads from Wayne County have gone up. Economic fluctuation is the main culprit, leading to inflation and home affordability issues. The median household income in Wayne County is 16.3% less than the median reported for Michigan state.
On top of that, Wayne County has the highest stock of aging home inventory. According to a 2019 report, nearly three quarters of the housing stock in Wayne County was built before the 1970s, and 17% of the inventory was built before the 1940s. Old housing requires repairs that can only be tackled by professional rehabbers.
Harris County has repeatedly seen natural disasters. Homeowners are subject to increased insurance premiums or strict underwriting for insurance programs. According to a recent report, Harris County has a 100% risk from hurricanes. The older neighborhoods and flood-impacted zones have seen a devastating financial toll, pushing the homeowners to seek an exit strategy.
There is another factor contributing to the rising number of motivated sellers. The overall housing inventory in Harris County is going up. Houston sales have increased 3.2% compared to last year, with the median price dropping by 1.5%.
For single-family homes, the home inventory has gone up by 25.7%, while the condominium and townhome supply increased by 29.8%.
We saw a high percentage of motivated seller requests coming from this county. As you explore this market, you will notice high property taxes and high foreclosures in the first quarter of 2025. One contributing factor is Chicago’s aging housing inventory. Chicago has around 1.3 million housing units, according to a report published in 2017, and 1 million of those units are in a multifamily building.
On top of that, 75% of Chicago’s multifamily housing was built before 1942. Those apartments and condos don’t meet the criteria set by DOB in Chicago. They don’t meet the code for energy efficiency and safety. That means homeowners have a hard time arranging a retail sale for their properties, and the most viable option is a cash transaction.
There has been a steady rise in foreclosure activity all across the country. There have been natural disasters causing devastating financial loss. Combine that with high inflation and a fluctuating economic situation, and you’ll understand why certain homeowners are under pressure and need your help.
Resources:
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