Sellers are out of sync with buyers on pricing
Years of rapid home price growth have trained sellers to price high, but the market has shifted, leading to a widening gap between seller asks and buyer offers.
April 30, 2025
Consumer
Stories for and about homebuyers, sellers, the housing market and the forces that shape the real estate landscape.
- Hope for home sales wanes in revised forecastFannie Mae’s latest report anticipates the market will remain sluggish until the end of 2025, but there is a potential for improvement in 2026.April 29, 2025
- Can an ‘AI agent’ get homebuyers to the finish line?A newly launched proptech company with Zillow roots offers tools to guide buyers through a transaction without representation or “agent pressure.”April 25, 2025
- Home value forecast takes a rare negative turnZillow’s predicted difference from March 2025 to March 2026 went from barely positive to down 1.7%. And ongoing economic uncertainty isn’t helping.April 21, 2025
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- Real estate is facing the worst fair housing crisis since the ‘60sListings transparency is critical for both consumers and the industry, and NAHREP supports efforts by Zillow, eXp and Redfin to provide access to all listings.April 19, 2025
- Buyers back off, sellers face reality as slowdown continuesEconomic experts warn home sales may begin to slow as concerns about the economy and fluctuating mortgage rates give potential homebuyers pause.April 17, 2025
- New eXp disclosure form warns sellers of pre-marketing risks“Anytime we limit access, it limits opportunities,” an eXp exec said during a livestream highlighting ethical issues with the push into private inventory.April 16, 2025
- Could home prices stall — or reverse course — in 2025?Fannie Mae economists are scaling back their price growth estimates for the year as mortgage rates hang around 7%, and some analysts believe prices could fall.April 15, 2025
- Renovations that attract buyers — and maximize ROI for sellersWhile most remodels aren’t driven by plans to sell, homeowners should consider the long-term returns and the upgrades agents say buyers are most interested in.April 11, 2025
- Canadian lumber taxes could further increase new home costsIndependently of other recent tariffs, the U.S. is preparing to more than double levies on softwood lumber from Canada, and builders should “plan accordingly.”April 9, 2025
- New data: Private listings offer ‘no benefits to sellers’Though the number of office exclusives is rising, a new report from Bright MLS found no financial advantage to pre-marketing a home off the MLS.April 3, 2025
- The US needs 40 million more low-cost homesThe number of households that can only afford homes under $300K far exceeds the supply at that price point, while there is a glut of homes valued at $2M and up.April 2, 2025
- Belief in ‘forever homes’ is dwindling, survey findsMost first-time sellers who bought during the pandemic report having regrets, and many are preparing to give up the home they thought they’d stay in for life.March 31, 2025
- Condo ‘blacklist’ killing sales in disaster-prone areasAfter Fannie Mae quietly tightened lending standards due to insurance shortfalls, some property owners have been unable to sell their units.March 26, 2025
- Do private listing networks impact certain buyers — or markets?If fewer listings are publicly accessible, first-timers and buyers in areas where PLN-friendly brokerages dominate could face more challenges.March 26, 2025
- When will we have enough houses? It could take decadesThe nationwide inventory shortage — 3.8 million homes — is reaching a point of no return in some parts of the country though new construction is increasing.March 12, 2025
- California’s home insurance crisis is just beginningWith private insurers leaving — and a state-backed program on the hook for billions in payouts — owners may struggle to protect their high-risk homes.January 23, 2025
- Educating buyers: What happens between signing and closing?For clients, getting an offer accepted might seem like the end of the homebuying process. A new guide from NAR helps explain all the steps that follow.November 21, 2024
- Making your pitch: What sellers want to know10 questions every listing agent had better be able to answer, from whether to list on the MLS or offer buy-side compensation to what goes into pricing a home.November 1, 2024
- 10 questions every agent should be able to answerNAR’s latest consumer guide tells buyers exactly what to ask a prospective agent. Agents should be prepared with compelling responses that play up their value.October 25, 2024
- Why is housing supply so low? Blame local zoningTwo U.S. senators are pushing for policy changes that would reduce “exclusionary” zoning regulations and promote local development.April 18, 2024
- Commissions, steering and the MLS: Myths and realitiesDuring a livestream presentation, Bright MLS’s chief economist highlighted some of the most misunderstood topics or mistaken beliefs about real estate.April 16, 2024
