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The Biggest Real Estate Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

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Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2025? As we head into the second half of the year, a lot of buyers and sellers are asking the same thing: What’s next for the housing market? While no forecast is guaranteed, economists from Fannie Mae, Zillow, NAR, MBA, and others have released updated projections on everything from home prices and mortgage rates to sales activity and market recovery. In this post, I’ve rounded up the key takeaways from their mid-year outlooks—and added a breakdown of what they could mean for our local market here in SW Broward County . Home Price Forecasts Most housing economists agree: prices will rise, but not by much. And depending on where you live, they could even decline. Home price forecasts for 2025: Cotality: +4.3% from April 2025 to April 2026 Fannie Mae: +4.1% in 2025 Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES): +3.3% NAR: +3% in 2025, +4% in 2026 MBA: +1.3% in 2025, <1% in 2026 Zillow: -1.4%, an improvement from its earlier prediction of -...
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Your Home’s Equity Could Fund What’s Next! 💡

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  Right now, American homeowners are sitting on a record $11.5 trillion in tappable equity.  That’s equity you could access without selling your home, while keeping at least a 20% cushion in place. And, with interest rates on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) falling, this may be the most affordable time in years to tap into your home’s value. But does it make sense to borrow now, or should you wait? Let’s break down the numbers, what this trend means for homeowners, and how to know if leveraging your equity is the right move for you. Record-Breaking Equity According to the June 2025 Mortgage Monitor by ICE Mortgage Technology: U.S. homeowners hold $17.6 trillion in total home equity $11.5 trillion of that is considered “tappable”—available for borrowing while maintaining 20% equity The average homeowner has about $212,000 in tappable equity 48 million mortgage holders now have access to this equity, an all-time high Despite all that equity, most homeowners haven’t touche...
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Location: Broward County, FL, USA
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Warren Buffett Analysts Call This Trend a Housing Goldmine

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  Imagine this: You walk through the front door after work. Your dad is teaching your daughter how to make his famous pasta sauce in the kitchen. Your mom is watering plants on the patio. Upstairs, your brother’s finishing up a Zoom call from his home office. Sound a little chaotic? Maybe. But for millions of families across the U.S., multiple generations living together is becoming the new normal. And surprisingly, they love it. According to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices , backed by Warren Buffett’s legendary market foresight, multigenerational living is poised to become the next big housing trend.  Let’s dive in.  Why More Families Are Living Together in 2025 In 2010, 5.1 million U.S. households were considered multigenerational. By 2020, that number had jumped to 6 million. Today, more than 59 million Americans live in homes shared by multiple adult generations, a number that continues to rise. So, why are so many people turning to multigenerational living? Several f...
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Location: Florida, USA
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The Home Projects That Actually Pay Off When You Sell!

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  If you've been debating whether to remodel your home or just live with the quirks, here's something to think about: the right updates can both boost your home's resale value and make you fall in love with your space all over again. According to the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of REALTORS®, Americans spent an estimated $603 billion in 2024 on home remodeling.  And those renos aren’t just for fun. With 46% of buyers today less willing to compromise on condition, your home's value could be riding on a few key upgrades. But before you start knocking down walls or gutting your kitchen, here are the projects that give you the most bang for your buck and the biggest emotional payoff. Highest Cost Recovery Projects in 2025 Let’s start with the financials. These remodeling projects deliver the best return on investment if you're planning to sell: New Steel Front Door : 100% cost recovery Closet Renovation : 83%  New Fiberglass Front Door...
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Location: Florida, USA
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Barbara Corcoran’s Secret Sauce for Spotting Hidden Deals!

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  Mortgage rates are still high. Prices keep climbing. And the Fed isn’t exactly handing out discounts. If you're feeling hesitant about buying a home right now, you're not alone. But according to Barbara Corcoran, the real estate mogul who turned $1,000 into a multimillion-dollar business, this kind of market is exactly when savvy buyers make their move. In a recent interview with Realtor.com ®, Corcoran laid it out clearly: when uncertainty creeps in, most people hit pause. But for those ready to act, that’s when the best opportunities show up. “When things are uncertain, buyers hesitate before committing to a new home—they might be worried about the stock market, politics, or interest rates, but when they worry, they hesitate to move. That makes uncertain markets the best time to buy!” — Barbara Corcoran In other words, while other buyers wait for “perfect,” smart buyers make moves. So what exactly does that look like in practice? Here are three key signs that, according to ...
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Location: Florida, USA
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Buyers Judge These 3 Rooms First—Make Yours Shine!

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  When it comes to selling your home, not all rooms are created equal.  In fact, there are three spaces that buyers pay the most attention to. And if you get them right, you’re more likely to secure top dollar for your property.  According to the 2025 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Staging , the living room, primary bedroom, and kitchen are the make-or-break spaces when it comes to staging.  Here’s how to make each one shine. Why Staging These Rooms Matters The 2025 NAR report reveals some fascinating statistics about which rooms truly impact buyers' perceptions and offer decisions: Living Room : 91% of sellers' agents stage this room, and 71% of buyers' agents rank it as very or somewhat important to stage.  Primary Bedroom : 83% of agents ensure this room is staged, with 71% of buyers' agents citing it as important to the buying decision. Kitchen : While slightly fewer agents actively stage this area, 51% of buyers' agents say it influences ...
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Location: Florida, USA
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Worried About the Economy? Here’s What It Means for Homebuyers

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A shrinking economy. Rising mortgage rates. Flatlining prices. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in 2025, it’s no wonder you’re feeling hesitant. For many buyers, the instinct right now is to wait it out. To see what happens before making a big move. And the headlines don’t help: The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis just reported a 0.3% drop in GDP in Q1 2025, following a strong 2.4% gain at the end of 2024.  It’s the kind of data point that makes people pause. But smart buyers aren’t freezing. They’re asking the right questions. They’re gathering the data. And they’re making a plan. A Simple 3-Step Plan for Buyers in 2025 If you’re on the fence about buying, here’s a clear, no-pressure way to think about your next step. Step 1: Get Clear on What’s Actually Worrying You A lot of buyers right now are saying the same thing: “I think I just want to wait and see what happens with the economy. I don’t want to make a mistake.” That makes total sense. Buying a home is a major d...
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