The Sky Is Not Falling!

[Selina Gray]

Realtor.com just dropped its 2025 housing forecast, and here’s the good news: the sky isn’t falling. In fact, things are looking steady—perfect for those of us who like predictability in our investments. Here’s the scoop:

• Home Prices: Expected to tiptoe up by 3.7%. Nothing wild, just a healthy nudge.
• Home Sales: Anticipated to rise 1.5%—slow and steady, like your tenants paying rent on time (we hope).
• Rents: Don’t expect a major payday here. With loads of new apartments hitting the market, rent prices are predicted to stay flat (-0.1%).

Oh, and mortgage rates? They might creep down (think baby steps), but they’ll still hover above 6%. The Fed’s playing nice with rate cuts, so keep an eye on that for opportunities.

The bottom line: 2025 isn’t going to blow your socks off, but it’s shaping up to be solid and predictable—a year for smart moves, not bold gambles.