With mortgage rates hovering near 7%, many buyers feel discouraged and sales have slowed. Yet, home prices remain high across the U.S., with only modest declines expected around 1% by year-end 2025. While housing inventory is gradually rising, it’s still below balanced market levels, keeping upward pressure on prices in many regions.
The market is complex: economic uncertainty and tariffs add more challenges to homebuyers and sellers alike. Some regions, like parts of the South and West, are experiencing more price cuts and increased inventory. In contrast, areas in the Northeast and Midwest remain tighter, with limited supply and steadier prices.
How are these trends affecting home prices and buyer behavior in your local market? Are prices holding steady, dropping, or are buyers simply waiting for better conditions?
Let’s discuss the risks ahead and what these market dynamics mean for both homebuyers and sellers heading into 2025.
Stopped buying Class C multifamily—cap rates don’t justify refi risk. Focusing on suburban Class B: lower entry points, and rents still climb 4% YoY. Anyone else shifting asset classes?
That makes sense. Class C’s feeling squeezed right now, especially with tighter lending and slower rent growth. Suburban Class B seems like a smart pivot more stability, better tenant profile, and still room for upside. Are you seeing strong demand from renters making that jump from Class C?
Honestly, in my area, it feels like everyone’s just kind of exhausted right now, buyers and sellers both. The rates staying up and it has really changed the vibe. We used to have lines at open houses, now we’re lucky if a few people show up on day one.
Prices haven’t fallen off a cliff, but I’ve seen more price reductions in the last few months than all of 2022 combined. Still, sellers are hesitant to drop too much because they’re locked into 3% rates and don’t want to give up their house unless they have to.