Spring traditionally signals a high season for home sales, but 2025 may differ due to increasing home inventory. As reported by Realtor.com, active listings surged by 27.5% in February, revealing continued trends of elevated supply. This trend could lead to reduced prices, especially in cities affected by government funding cuts. Additionally, the potential elimination of government jobs, particularly in areas like Washington, D.C., could drive prices down further, shifting the market dynamics in favor of buyers who have increased leverage.
Sellers' bargaining power is waning as steadily surging home inventory puts property prices under pressure, according to an analysis of Realtor.com's data on the 50 largest US markets.
For years, buying a house has been a painful process. Home affordability was in the tank since prices and mortgage rates were uncomfortably high, making ownership unattainable for many.
Significant increases in home supply are shaking up the US real-estate market. Active home listings rocketed 27.5% higher in February, marking the 16th consecutive month of increased availability.
Elon Musk, who runs the newly formed DOGE, plans to eliminate government jobs in droves, which could cause a mass exodus from cities like Washington, DC.
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