Windermere’s Principal Economist, Jeff Tucker, shares his top 5 housing market predictions for 2025. Discover insights on interest rates, home sales, prices, affordability, and down payment trends as the market normalizes.
The outlook for the 2025 housing market in Boise all comes down to interest rates. According to Madden, potential buyers continue to sit on the sidelines hoping for more favorable mortgage rates. “If rates drop significantly or show a consistent downward trend, we could see a strong spring ma...
If you're still curious about what economists have to say about their predictions, keep reading to find out where mortgage interest rates could be headed through 2026 and how that may impact the housing market as a whole. On This Page 2025-26 Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast When Will Mortgage...
Though the trajectory of interest rates will likely play a big role in where the market heads further into this year, our forecast predicts single-family permits will increase in March and then decline in April and May. Multifamily permits are expected to fall steadily for the next ...
National economic trends:A recession or significant rise in interest rates could dampen the housing market. Local job market:Continued job growth in Asheville could fuel buyer demand. Affordability:Housing affordability is a growing concern. If prices continue to rise, it could price out some potenti...
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the U.S. Treasury 10-year bond. If you’re trying to forecast what 30-year fixed-rate mortgage interest rates will do in the future, watch and understand the yield on the U.S. Treasury 10-year bond (or the five-year note) and follow what the market is saying about Fedmonetary ...
still curious about what economists have to say about their predictions, keep reading to find out where mortgage interest rates could be headed through 2026 and how that may impact the housing market as a whole. mortgage rate predictions, december 2024 2025 forecast 2026 forecast bright mls 6.4%...
The forecast is based on the assumption that interest rates will stay around 6.5%, and that more sellers will list their homes for sale. Zillow forecasts 4.3 million sales of existing homes in 2025, up slightly from the 4 million expected to sell in 2024....
Forecast for homebuyers in 2025 The outlook for prospective homebuyers is mixed, with the forecast projecting that mortgage rates will remain elevated, even as other buyer-friendly elements take shape in the housing market. "Homebuyers hoping for a lasting return of September’s near-6% mortgage ra...