BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast Price Cuts Ahead: Zillow Downgrades 2025 Housing Market Forecast
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Apr 24, 2025 Zillow has revised its 2025 housing market forecast, predicting significant price declines across the U.S. Some regions may see drops of up to 10%, sparking debates among forecasters. The conversation dives into the causes behind these trends, including rising supply and economic uncertainties. Listeners learn about emerging opportunities for buyers and the importance of long-term investment strategies. As prices weaken, savvy investors are encouraged to focus on quality assets to build wealth.
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Zillow's New Negative Forecast
- Zillow's housing market forecasts shifted from 3% growth in January to a predicted 1.9% drop in April 2025.
- This drastic change signals increasing supply and constrained demand impacting prices nationwide.
Supply Up, Demand Constrained
- Increasing housing supply and affordability challenges drive the downward trend in home prices.
- Rising listings and high mortgage rates reduce demand, putting pressure on prices to decline.
Region Variance Shapes Market Outlook
- Regional forecasts vary broadly: some Northeast markets show modest growth, while Gulf Coast cities face declines up to 10%.
- Most US housing markets are expected to remain flat, between -2% and 2%, indicating diverse local trends.