If you’re shopping for a home in the San Antonio area, this might be a great time to make a purchase.

A new report from residential real estate platform Redfin ranks San Antonio as the top buyer’s market among the country’s 50 largest metro areas. In a buyer’s market, prospective homeowners wield an advantage over sellers, strengthening their ability to score a bargain.

The report shows that in October, there were 117 percent more sellers than buyers in the San Antonio area — the highest percentage across the 50 biggest markets. In second place: the Austin metro area, where there are 115 percent more sellers than buyers last month. Across the country, there were 37 percent more sellers than buyers.

“Of course, it’s only a buyer’s market for those who can afford to buy — many Americans

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