🤔 Is Now a Good Time to Move? A Brief Snapshot Of The 2025 Real Estate Market 📊

Are you curious about the 2025 housing market? If you've been asking yourself if now is a good time to buy or sell, you're not alone. The real estate market in 2025 is dynamic, competitive, and full of opportunities for both Buyers and Sellers. In this message, I'll break down current housing trends, price movements, and what this all means for you. Read on to discover what today’s real estate market means for both Buyers and Sellers. 👇

2025 Real Estate Market Trends at a Glance

As of mid-2025, the U.S. housing market continues to experience rising home prices, low inventory and strong buyer demand. Here's what you need to know:

• Home values are at record highs in many areas, with year-over-year growth between 5% - 10% in HOT zip codes.

• Interest rates, while slightly higher than 2022–2023 lows, have remained relatively stable, prompting serious buyers to act quickly.

• Inventory remains tight, especially for move-in-ready homes priced under $600,000, leading to competitive bidding wars in many regions.

• Suburban markets continue to see strong interest from former cityscape buyers seeking more space.

Local Area Market Snapshot

Homes are often selling in under 15 days with many selling for OVER asking price and with MULTIPLE offers (Bidding Wars). Updated Kitchens, Finished Basements, Move-In Ready, Turn-Key condition homes with these characteristics generate the most interest from buyers.

Act Now Or Wait?

The real estate market in 2025 is still full of opportunity - if you know how to navigate it. Whether you’re planning to BUY your dream home, LIST your current home, or expand your real estate portfolio with a new investment property, now is the time to consult with a REALTOR® (like me).

FOR SELLERS: It’s Still a "Seller’s Market", but price strategically! The current market conditions are still in your favor. However, todays buyers are more price-conscious, especially with affordability challenges due to rising interest rates and inflation. If you're thinking about putting your home on the market, it's important to talk to a professional local expert REALTOR® (like me). 😊

TIPS for SELLERS:

• Get a professional home valuation report like a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) to determine an optimum pricing strategy to attract interest from ready, willing and able buyers.

• Maximize your home's appeal with small upgrades like: Fresh Paint, Fresh Lightbulbs, Updated Lighting Fixtures, and boost Curb Appeal with enhancements like new Plantings and professional landscaping.

• Depersonalize your space by removing items such as, framed family pictures so that buyers can picture themselves living in your home distraction free, as displayed personal belongings deter interest from potential buyers. Plus, it's just one less thing to have to pack up when you're ready to move.

• Closing Cost Credits, consider offering this as it will make your home stand out amongst the competition. Incentivizing buyers could generate a BIDDING WAR with serious buyers interested in your home.

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FOR BUYERS: Be prepared and be strategic. Buying a home in 2025 is still be a great investment - if you’re properly PREPARED. With such limited inventory and such serious competition amongst the current buyer pool, the key (to getting your new set of HOUSE KEYS), is to work with a local knowledgeable REALTOR® (like me)! Let me put my expertise and strategic negotiation skills at work for you by representing you as your "BUYERS AGENT". Want to learn more?  😃

TIPS for BUYERS:

• Get pre-approved first. Then you'll have a solid understanding of your search price range. Need a lender referral? No problem. I'll connect you pro.

• Be open to expanding your search radius out a bit further.

• Consider touring homes that might need a little TLC. Just because a homes décor might be slightly dated, doesn't necessarily mean there's anything wrong with it. Plus, there might be LESS competition from other buyers, and you get to customize it to your hearts content with your own personal finishing touches.

• Have your offer strategy with flexible contract terms READY to go Go GO!

Download my FREE APP to create personalized property searches and get NOTIFIED INSTANTLY on NEW Listings, upcoming Open Houses, Price Reductions and Status Changes in your saved searches. You can also schedule showings ANYTIME - 24/7 right from my app. It's that easy!

🙋  Ready to explore your options? Have any questions? Let’s chat. 💬 I’m here to HELP. ☺️ ~ Therese “T”