When Maria Sanchez decided to add a small home behind her craftsman bungalow in Los Angeles’s Highland Park neighborhood, she discovered she was part of a revolution sweeping across California. Thanks to recent state laws making it easier to build […]
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In May 2025, U.S. housing starts dropped to a five-year low, reflecting waning builder confidence amid softening demand and elevated construction costs. Ongoing labor shortages, high interest rates, and tariff uncertainties continue to challenge the delivery of low-cost housing nationwide.
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Veros’s Q2 2025 VeroFORECAST℠ projects 2.2% nationwide home price appreciation, indicating a stalled U.S. housing market where high mortgage rates and affordability challenges persist. This leads to varied regional performance, with some affordable metros strengthening while Florida and Texas markets show weakness
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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 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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Coastal cities are not the only locations worth watching in 2025. With affordability, growth, and resilience on their side, Midwest real estate markets like Detroit, St. Louis, and Cleveland are becoming smart plays for investors looking for stability and long-term gains.
Beyond the Coasts: Midwest Markets Gain Investor Attention Read More »
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.
Slowest March for Existing Home Sales Since 2009: A Spring Warning? Read More »
Empty office buildings are being reimagined as housing, changing skylines and easing shortages. With cities incentivizing conversions and renters craving urban living, this trend offers promise—and complexity. Can it help solve the affordability crisis?
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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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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.
The Negotiation Game Changes: Seller Concessions in a Shifting Market Read More »
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