Should I sell my home now or wait until 2026? a look ahead for Pittsburgh homeowners

As we approach the end of 2025, many Pittsburgh homeowners are starting to ask the question: “Should I wait until next year to sell my house?”

It’s a fair question. With fluctuating interest rates, economic uncertainty, and ongoing shifts in the housing market, deciding when to sell is almost as important as how you sell. But if you’re sitting on a home you’ve been thinking about offloading, whether it’s a rental, inherited property, or something that needs repairs — waiting until 2026 might not actually benefit you.

What Might 2026 Look Like?

While no one has a crystal ball, here’s what we do know:

• Home inventory is expected to rise. That means more competition for sellers and more choices for buyers.

• Interest rates may remain elevated, putting pressure on buyer affordability and reducing bidding wars.

• Deferred maintenance and continued carrying costs (like taxes, insurance, utilities) can eat into your equity.

• And for those dealing with problem tenants, estate issues, or financial stress — waiting another 6 months can make a hard situation worse.

In other words, while some are banking on a market shift next year, many Pittsburgh homeowners are realizing that now may be a better time to take control, avoid uncertainty, and walk away with cash in hand.

A Local Example

One Brentwood couple we worked with this fall had been debating the “wait or sell” question for months. They had a property that was sitting empty, and they were unsure if they should fix it up and list it next spring or just offload it now. After speaking with our team, they decided to move forward now and avoid another winter of utility bills, taxes, and a spring of stress. They closed in just 21 days and used the proceeds for a family vacation and paying down debt — no showings, no repairs, no cleanup.

Here’s How It Works:

1. Call or Submit Your Info

Visit homebuyersofpittsburgh.com or call 724-201-9941 to tell us about the property and your goals.

2. Get a Fair Cash Offer

We’ll schedule a walk-through (in-person or virtual), and you’ll receive a cash offer within 24 hours. No obligation.

3. Pick Your Closing Date

We can close in as little as 21 days, or work around your ideal timeline.

There are no agent commissions, no closing costs, no clean-outs, and you can leave unwanted items behind. Plus, we can help with probate, moving logistics, or connecting you with our partner agents if listing ends up being a better fit.

Why Homeowners Trust Us

We’ve helped over 1,000 Pittsburgh-area families sell their homes with ease. HomeBuyers of Pittsburgh holds an A+ BBB rating, and we’re proud to have 190+ 5-star Google reviews from people who’ve been in your shoes.

So if you’re asking, “Should I sell now or wait?” — the better question might be: “What’s the cost of waiting?”

Call 724-201-9941 or visit homebuyersofpittsburgh.com to explore your options today.