Did You Pause Your Home Search Last Year? It Might Be Time to Jump Back In!
If you hit pause on your home search in 2024, you weren’t alone. Last year, 70% of buyers walked away from the market. And honestly? I don’t blame them. Low inventory, high prices, and unpredictable mortgage rates made it tough to find a home that checked all the boxes—let alone one that was affordable.
But here’s the good news: the market is shifting.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to start looking again, here’s why 2025 might just be your moment.
More Inventory = More Choices
Even if you were financially ready to buy, the lack of available homes last year may have left you feeling stuck. But now? Inventory has jumped over 27% since this time last year, giving buyers more options than we’ve seen in a while.
For sellers, this is big too—if you were hesitant to list because you weren’t sure where you’d move next, there are now more choices waiting for you.
Homes Are Staying on the Market Longer
Remember when homes were selling overnight, leaving buyers scrambling to make fast (and sometimes rushed) decisions? That frantic pace is slowing down.
On average, homes are sitting on the market about a week longer than last year. That means:
✅ More time to explore your options
✅ Less pressure to make an instant offer
✅ A chance to negotiate better terms
What About Selling?
If you’re thinking, “But won’t this make it harder to sell my home?”—not necessarily. Inventory is still 23% lower than pre-pandemic levels, meaning well-priced homes are still moving fast. Plus, with more buyers stepping back in, demand is growing again.
Bottom Line
If you put your home search (or sale) on hold, now’s the time to take another look. With more inventory, a less frantic pace, and motivated buyers and sellers, this could be the perfect window of opportunity for you.
Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s chat and strategize the best move for you!
