Thinking About Buying in 2025? Here’s What You Should Know

A shrinking economy. Rising mortgage rates. Prices that aren’t really doing much.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home this year, it’s no wonder you’re hesitant. A lot of buyers are feeling that same pause—waiting to see what happens before jumping in.

And honestly? I don’t blame you.

The headlines aren’t exactly calming. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis just reported a 0.3% drop in GDP in Q1 2025, following a strong close to 2024. It’s the kind of stat that makes you think: “Maybe I should hold off.”

But here’s what I’m seeing out in the field...

The smart buyers? They’re not panicking. They’re just getting curious. They’re asking better questions, gathering facts, and making a plan that works for them—not just following the crowd.

So if you're on the fence, here’s how I’d recommend thinking about your next move—no pressure, just clarity.

✅ Step 1: Get Clear on What’s Actually Making You Nervous

I hear this a lot right now:
“I just want to wait and see what happens. I don’t want to make a mistake.”

Totally fair. Buying a home is a big decision. And when the economy feels shaky, it’s easy to second-guess everything.

But instead of freezing, try this:
Ask yourself what exactly is giving you pause.

• Is it interest rates?

• Is it job security?

• Is it the fear of buying at the wrong time?

When you can pinpoint the real concern, it’s a lot easier to talk through your options with clarity—and make choices based on facts, not fear.

📊 Step 2: Understand What the Market Is Actually Doing

There’s a lot of noise right now, but the numbers paint a pretty steady picture—especially for buyers.

Here’s what the April 2025 housing report from Realtor.com shows:

• Inventory is up 30.6% year-over-year → More choices, less competition

• 18% of listings had price reductions → Sellers are adjusting to meet buyers

• Homes are sitting longer → You have more time to think and negotiate

• Prices are holding steady → The median list price is $431,250, with growth slowing to just 1.1% year-over-year

This is not 2008.

In fact, home prices actually went up in 4 of the last 6 recessions. So what we’re seeing right now isn’t a crash—it’s a moment. And buyers who are informed and strategic can absolutely find opportunities.

🏡 Step 3: Build a Plan That Works for You

Whether you’re planning to buy in the next 6 months, 12 months, or beyond having a plan gives you peace of mind.

Option 1: Rent, save, and monitor the market for the next 6–12 months.
Option 2: Start exploring now while inventory is up and competition is down.

Neither one is “right” or “wrong”—it just depends on your timing, your goals, and how prepared you want to be if the right opportunity comes along.

At the end of the day, it’s easy to get stuck in the what-ifs. But the buyers who win in markets like this? They’re not waiting for the perfect moment—they’re watching for the right one.

If you want to talk about what that might look like for you, I’m here when you’re ready.