Five Home Buying Trends in 2025

As the real estate market continues to evolve, experts are predicting key trends that will shape the home-buying landscape in 2025. These experts are calling out five trends that will help buyers take advantage of opportunities with a well-considered approach.

1. Homes will sit Longer on the Market. During the pandemic there was a rush to get into a home before it was outbid by another and that fear may still linger in some home buyers minds. The truth is that we’re seeing an increase in the supply of homes which will cause homes to sit on the market for a longer amount of time.
2. Decrease in Home Prices. Experts are predicting that highly desirable homes will sell faster and for more but in general, the average home prices may decrease with the market which will help the affordability issues that some buyers face.
3. High Demand for Move-in Ready Homes. High interest rates mean many buyers have less cash to make renovations with, meaning move-in ready homes will be more popular overall. The over arching theme is affordability and convenience especially for first-time homebuyers.
4. Desire for Low Maintenance Homes. “Studies show [Millennials] tend to prioritize convenience and lifestyle, leading them to prefer move-in ready homes that align with busy work schedules and family commitments.” Buyers in 2025 will be looking for homes that are energy efficient or have a home study.
5. More Economic Uncertainty. The elections are behind us and we’ve seen concerns with the economy and inflation makes buyers a bit more cautious to enter the market. Data shows that despite this uncertainty, 70% of buyers and sellers will still make a move this year.

Experience shows that you can’t always time the housing market. The market is constantly changing and as a real estate agent, I’m constantly gathering information to give you the most updated insights and keeping with market trends. Whether you’re planning to buy now or later it’s important to gather all the information to make the best informed decision for you.

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