The U.S. housing market showed signs of cooling for the week ending June 1, 2025, as the Housing Market Hotness Index dipped to 96.23. Rising inventory and elevated mortgage rates are prompting more buyers to delay purchases, contributing to longer time on market. While select counties in Michigan, New York, and Rhode Island remain competitive, markets in Florida and Texas continue to lag.
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The analysis highlights how climate-related disasters have led to higher premiums nationwide, disproportionately impacting high-risk ZIP Codes, straining insurers, and increasing policy non-renewals, ultimately signaling a growing challenge in affordability and availability of coverage for American homeowners.
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The Spring 2025 US housing market presents a complex picture of increasing inventory meeting subdued buyer demand, as rising mortgage rates, driven by economic uncertainties like tariff concerns, and declining consumer sentiment offset the benefit of more homes for sale.
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In May 2025, the Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged, highlighting heightened economic uncertainty and increased risks to both inflation and employment, particularly in light of ongoing tariff policies.
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The 2025 housing market sees a notable rise in seller concessions, driven by increased inventory and softer buyer demand, signaling a shift in negotiating leverage towards those looking to purchase homes.
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March existing home sales plummeted to their slowest pace since 2009 due to high rates, rising prices, and economic uncertainty, casting doubt on the spring housing market’s strength.
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The Spring 2025 housing market is underperforming expectations, failing to bloom due to persistent affordability challenges stemming from elevated mortgage rates and rising home prices, compounded by economic uncertainty that is keeping potential buyers on the sidelines despite an increase in available inventory.
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Discover why Upstate New York, including Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, is a surprisingly hot real estate market driven by a strong economy, relative affordability, and limited housing supply leading to fast sales and competitive bidding.
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The Q1 2025 VeroFORECAST projects a modest 2.4% national home price appreciation, a slight decrease from the previous quarter, influenced by sustained high mortgage rates and inflation. While a national slowdown is anticipated, significant regional variations persist, with the Northeast and Midwest showing strength and the Sunbelt facing headwinds due to increased inventory and affordability issues
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In the dynamic landscape of the real estate market, the patterns of homebuyer interest are undergoing a transformation. Buyers are veering away from the traditionally popular West and South regions, redirecting their attention to the affordability haven offered by the Northeast and Midwest.
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