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Home prices are declining in five major US cities—Oakland, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Austin, and Houston—due to market stagnation and increased inventory, offering better opportunities for buyers amid a generally high national housing market.
The U.S. housing market is shifting towards a buyer's market, with more sellers than buyers and increased negotiation power for buyers, although inventory remains low. This trend is evident nationwide, including Florida, where price cuts are common and demand has cooled after pandemic-driven surges. Lower mortgage rates could further boost buyer activity, but overall affordability remains a concern.
Redfin predicts a potential housing market bubble deflation in 2025, with housing prices expected to drop and a shift towards a buyer's market due to increased listings and higher mortgage rates, which are forecasted to remain around 6.8% through the year.
The U.S. housing market is shifting in favor of buyers as sellers face pushback on high home prices, with 30% of inventory seeing price drops and a 16% increase in available homes. Compass CEO Robert Reffkin warns sellers to price homes appropriately to avoid further price cuts. The South and Florida are experiencing significant price reductions, partly due to rising home insurance costs. High-end buyers benefit from stock market gains, while future market stability depends on potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
The housing market is facing a challenging situation with high mortgage rates, soaring prices, limited supply, and decreased demand. The popular 30-year fixed mortgage rate has reached 8%, the highest in decades, causing mortgage demand to plummet. The market is also grappling with a severe shortage of housing supply, exacerbated by the Great Recession's impact on homebuilders. Sellers are reluctant to trade their current low mortgage rates for higher ones, while potential buyers are hesitant to enter the market. Sales of previously owned homes have dropped, and the National Association of Realtors has lowered its 2023 sales forecast. However, prices are expected to remain flat despite the shortage. Homebuilders are offering incentives to boost affordability, and certain metropolitan markets with job growth and affordable prices may see an increase in sales. The rental market is cooling off, but demand for rentals is rising. Overall, buyers face a conundrum of purchasing now at higher rates or waiting for rates to drop, potentially leading to bidding wars when demand surges.
Zillow's analysis of recent home listings in the 100 largest US cities found that Northeast Dallas is the most popular neighborhood, followed by Hollywood Hills and Camelback East. The analysis also revealed some surprising entries, such as Elkhorn in Omaha, Nebraska, and Lexington, Kentucky. The report comes at a time when the housing market is rebounding, with more inventory available and lower buyer activity, making it a buyer's market. People are looking for move-in ready homes and are willing to pay for them.