Our appraisal for re-finance seemed to come in way higher than I would have expected. There was no incentive for shenanigans; 20k lower would not have soured the deal.
I think when prices seem to be going up sellers are comfortable naming a price and holding to it.
You may want to wait until after Labor day and see if tunes change. The housing market has some seasonal fluctuations, and there will always be a few properties who hold out too long, realize fall is coming and can’t/don’t want to stay through the New Year. People with families don’t want to move in October, so although there can be less inventory, there also is often less competition.
