BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

March 2025 Housing Market Update: Are Price Declines Coming?

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Mar 21, 2025
The housing market is experiencing a notable softening, with rising inventory and shrinking demand giving buyers more leverage. Despite declining mortgage rates, the market is shifting, raising questions about potential price declines. Certain states are seeing contrasting demand levels, with some markets cooling down significantly. Amid recession risks, investors are contemplating timing for purchases. Strategies for building wealth in these uncertain times are discussed, highlighting the importance of staying informed and adapting investing approaches.
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INSIGHT

Flat Market

  • The housing market is currently flat, showing neither significant appreciation nor decline.
  • This necessitates a deeper look into supply and demand factors to understand future trends.
INSIGHT

Market Softening

  • The housing market is softening, returning to pre-pandemic levels of supply and demand.
  • Active listings are up, but still below 2019 levels, indicating a normalization, not a crash.
ADVICE

Analyze Local Inventory

  • Analyze your local market's inventory levels compared to both last year and 2019.
  • This helps understand the market's shift and potential price movements.
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