Top 7 Hottest Counties for Distressed Seller Leads in February, 2026

Our monthly data indicates that most investment activity is concentrated in Oakland, Macomb, Gwinnett, Ventura, Hartford, and Santa Clara.

In February 2026, our company has generated the most motivated seller leads from these regions: Maricopa, Cook, Broward, Harris, Los Angeles, Clark, and Wayne. The requests for direct cash sales have surged in these counties. Let’s review the local market situation to understand what’s driving the need for a cash sale in these areas.

Maricopa County

Maricopa County is benefitting from a large inventory and slightly declining DOM in some markets. At the time of writing, a house spends 74 days on the market. Our January report noted 76 days on the market. The median sales price has dropped by 3.1% from last year. In January, we saw 1.6% more properties sold than last year, which is the sign of a moving market. Many homes are sitting longer on the market because buyers haven’t adjusted their expectations considering new inventory and declining prices. As of now, renting seems cheaper in Maricopa, which limits the number of interested buyers. These reasons contribute to a high volume of motivated seller leads coming from Maricopa County.

Cook County, IL

Home prices in Cook County have increased by 3.4% on a yearly basis, with homes spending less time on the market. The average reported days on the market range between 27-30. It’s important to note that overpriced homes can stay longer on the market regardless of the market dynamics. We often see motivated sellers from Chicago because of increased cost-of-living and unemployment-related issues.

Broward County, FL

Both median rent and home prices have seen a downward trend in Broward County over the last year. On the contrary, active listings have risen by 3.70% compared to January 2025. The situation indicates that buyers have more leverage in this market. The home prices have consistently softened over the last three years. The month-over-month data suggests that listings have dropped by 2.65%, indicating a slower market in the beginning of the new year.

Speaking statewide, single-family home sales in Florida have ticked upward by 5.9% over last year. Existing condo and townhome sales were up by 5.1%.

New listings have hit an all-time high record since 2008. On the same note, median home prices are down by 1.2% and 2.4%, respectively, for SFH, condos, and townhouses. As of now, the single-family housing inventory stands at a supply worth 6.2 months, whereas condo/townhouse inventory is sufficient for 13 months.

Harris County, TX

Median home prices in Harris County are down by 2.5%. An average home spends 58 days on the market before going under contract. The volatility in the energy sector impacts the housing market in Texas.

Los Angeles County, CA

Since 1982, home prices in Los Angeles have increased at an annual rate of 5.3%. As of now, home prices in Los Angeles have dropped by 0.6%.

For Los Angeles County, we have seen home prices decreasing by 1.6% over the last year. This decline shows a shift in market conditions. According to Zillow, the average listed home goes pending in under 38 days. Inventory has surged all over Los Angeles. Homeowners in Los Angeles also face an affordability crisis. Homeowners have to budget around 70% of their income toward housing costs, which is why we consistently see motivated seller leads coming from Los Angeles county.

Clark County, NV

Home prices in Clark County have dropped by 2.3% and an average home goes pending in 52 days. According to altos.re, around 29% of listings had reduced prices and 19% of properties had to be relisted. The percentage of properties being relisted indicates a problem that might push sellers to pursue a cash sale.

Wayne County, MI

Wayne County is showing mixed signs of stress, including high days on the market. According to redfin.com, homes in Wayne County take 47 days to sell. The number is higher than last year, which recorded 38 days. The median home price has increased by 4.0%. With moderate inventory, January sales saw a decline, which might indicate slow absorption of inventory leading to more cash sale requests.

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