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housing market outlook for 2025 trends in prices and mortgage rates
The housing market in 2025 is expected to see a modest increase in home prices by 3.7%, with mortgage rates hovering around 6.5%. While supply is projected to rise by 11.7%, challenges such as high construction costs and labor shortages persist, impacting affordability. Buyers should prepare for higher prices, while sellers may find a favorable market to list their homes.
home sales rise in october as mortgage rates fluctuate and inventory increases
Home sales rose 3.4% in October, reaching an annualized rate of 3.96 million units, marking the first annual increase in over three years. This surge followed a drop in mortgage rates, although current rates have climbed to 7.05%. Inventory increased by 19.1% year-over-year, but tight supply continues to pressure prices, with the median home price at $407,200, up 4% from last year.
pending home sales surge despite rising mortgage rates
Pending home sales surged 7.4% in September, the highest since March, driven by lower mortgage rates in late summer and increased inventory. However, with rates now exceeding 7%, affordability is strained, and experts predict this uptick may be short-lived, impacting 2024 sales.
market update tesla growth boeing strike home sales decline and nba insights
Tesla's CEO Elon Musk forecasts a 20% growth in vehicle sales for next year, surpassing Wall Street's 15% expectation, following strong third-quarter profits. Meanwhile, Boeing workers have extended their strike after rejecting a contract with a 35% wage increase, halting most aircraft production. Additionally, existing home sales have dropped to their lowest level since October 2010, reflecting a 1% month-over-month decline.