Is It Smart to Buy a Home Right Now? The U.S. Housing Market Is a 'Mixed Bag,' Broker Says

Is it smart to buy a home right now? The U.S. housing market is a 'mixed bag,' broker says

Home prices remain an obstacle, but buyers have had more power to negotiate so far in 2025.

Is it smart to buy a home right now? The U.S. housing market is a ‘mixed bag,' broker says

Home prices remain an obstacle, but buyers have had more power to negotiate so far in 2025.

Homebuyers face less housing market competition from investors right now

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. During the pandemic housing boom, real estate investors rushed in. With home prices and rents soaring—and mortgage rates hovering at historic lows—investor purchases surged. But since mortgage rates spiked in 2022, the investor landscape has shifted dramatically. The easy-money days are gone, and investors are now navigating a much…

Realtors Predict Major Price Drops in These 9 States in 2025

Although the national housing market remains uncertain, many states are seeing market adjustments, leading to lower prices for great homes.

Housing Market Report: Buyers Score Major Discounts as Home Sales Above Ask Price Hit 3-Year Low

New data reveals $29K average price cuts on homes as buyers gain negotiating power. See how your local market compares in this comprehensive housing report.