Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

Some Highlights
- Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Here’s what the expert forecasts tell you.
- Mortgage rates are expected to come down slightly. There will be more homes available for sale. And as inventory rises, home price growth will moderate.
- Want to know what this could mean for your plans? Connect with a local agent and talk through it together.
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