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Over half of U.S. buyers feel the market is better than last year, showing cautious optimism. Seventy-five percent of buyers are waiting for lower prices and interest rates before purchasing homes.

Forecasts say rates will stay above 6% – no major drop expected in 2025. The Fed has paused rate cuts – no changes so far this year. Next Fed meeting is Sept 16–17 – odds favor rates staying the same. Mortgage rates follow 10-year Treasury – yield sits at 4.34%, keeping rates near 6–7%. Lower…

Renter households are growing fast — 2.5% vs. 0.8% owner growth this year. Single-family starts expected ↓ 3.0% in 2025, ↓ 0.5% in 2026, then rebound in 2027. Multifamily housing is booming — up 6% in 2025 as buyers shift to renting. Inventory of unsold new homes nearly 4× higher since 2022 — builders feel…

Home Sales Forecast: 4M Units Sales activity will remain stable near 4 million, slightly below 2024, with modest fluctuations expected through late 2025. Price Growth Slows to 2.5% National home prices will continue to rise, but at a slower pace, as inventory builds and sellers adjust to a more balanced market. Mortgage Rates to Dip…

Greenville’s home values climbed 2.6% over the past year. Average home price reached $350,968, crossing the mid-$300K threshold. Prices remain close to peak, showing market resilience. Growth is modest, but steadier than many Southern neighbors. Greenville stays attractive — steady gains without extreme price swings.