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Home price growth slowed in the second quarter of 2025, but affordability remains a major challenge for buyers. Data from The World Property Journal shows that while the national median price hit a record $429,400, fewer metro areas are seeing sharp increases, highlighting a cooling trend across the U.S. housing market.

Mortgage applications rose 3.1% in late July 2025, ending a four-week decline, according to The World Property Journal. Falling interest rates encouraged both buyers and homeowners to return to the market, with refinancing up 5% and purchase applications gaining 2% for the week.

According to CNBC, investment strategist Sam Stovall believes the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates twice before the end of 2025. With upcoming policy meetings in September and December, the Fed may respond to signs of a softening labor market and persistent inflation, offering potential relief for borrowers and new opportunities for investors.

Despite mounting pressure from President Trump to lower interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to keep them steady—impacting everything from mortgages to credit cards.

According to CNBC, U.S. home sales fell in June 2025 as prices hit a record high of $435,300. With high mortgage rates and limited inventory, both buyers and sellers face a challenging market.

Home prices just hit a record high, but pending sales are down. In today’s shifting market, pricing smart and standing out online are key. Learn how MLS exposure and timing can help sellers succeed—even as buyer activity slows.

The 2025 housing market isn’t crashing—but it’s definitely shifting. If you’ve been trying to make sense of mixed headlines and uncertain trends, you’re not alone.

A new Massachusetts law starting June 15, 2025, bans pressure to waive home inspections and requires written disclosures, aiming to protect buyers’ rights in real estate deals.