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The Southern housing markets poised to become boomtowns

Housing Wire

Southern housing markets have dominated growth lists over the last few years, and a report by CoreLogic today shows Southern markets are still hot. The two non-southern housing markets in the top 10 were Boise City, Idaho at nine and Las Vegas at 10. The top three metros are Lakeland, Florida. in recent permits.

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The 2025 housing market for first-time homebuyers

Housing Wire

Homebuyers have become older and wealthier Young people are having a particularly hard time in the housing market. Adult children of renters who want their children to have a better chance at achieving the American dream must figure out how to break into the housing market without family help.

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What real estate leaders need to know about the 2025 housing market

Housing Wire

Despite 2025 housing market predictions changing fast , there are still key themes and trends for real estate leaders to watch to best serve their clients and business. See what she had to say below and register today for the Housing Economic Summit on Feb. HW: What housing trends do you think will continue in 2025 and why?

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Opportunity Zone Housing Markets Keeping Pace With Nationwide Price Gains

Appraisal Buzz

The third-quarter 2024 study from ATTOM examines eligible low-income Opportunity Zones that Congress designated for economic revitalization under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In over half of the Opportunity Zones examined, median prices rose by more than 10 percent a year as the country’s protracted housing market bubble persisted.

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New Forecast Pinpoints 2025’s Top Housing Markets

Appraisal Buzz

Realtor.com has revealed its Top Housing Markets for 2025 , highlighting the areas ready for growth in the year ahead. Sun Belt Boom Realtor.coms top 10 are all located in the South and West, with multiple markets from three statesTexas, Florida, and Virginia. Click here for more on Realtor.coms Top Housing Markets for 2025.

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A tame housing market & condo issues

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

We are definitely seeing signs of seasonality, but the market isn’t blazing hot either. Historically, the housing market really picks up in March, so let’s talk about that (and touch base on condos).

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Housing Market Forecast: Unpredictable Mortgage Rates to Shake Up 2025

Appraisal Buzz

Zillow anticipates a more active housing market with more buyers obtaining the upper hand in 2025. More listing descriptions now use the word “cozy”—35% more in 2024 than in 2023—which reflects contemporary design trends that have moved away from expansive open floor plans and toward enclosed areas with distinct styles and functions.