2024-12-14 23:55:10
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Mortgage Rates and Housing Affordability in 2025

Forecasts for the 2025 housing market indicate that mortgage rates are likely to remain above 6%, with some predictions reaching as high as 6.8%. This trend is driven by concerns of inflation and increasing debt levels.

Although these rates are below the historical average of 7%, the rapid rise in home prices continues to outpace income growth, complicating affordability for many buyers. While a majority of homeowners enjoy lower rates, potential drops in mortgage rates may entice first-time buyers back into the market.

However, increasing housing supply remains a challenge, particularly in high-demand job hubs. As national home prices rise, many Americans find homeownership increasingly out of reach, underscoring a pressing need for affordable housing solutions.

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Housing market strained by high mortgage rates, low inventory, cost-burdened renters. 'Empty nester' homes from Baby Boomers may help, but not in major job hubs like those flocked to by Millennial and Gen Z workers. Trump administration plans unclear. Prices rising sharply in Northeast, minimally in South/Southwest, with 6-8% increases in NJ, RI, NH; decreasing in Washington, D.C., Idaho, Montana. National home prices up 3.4%, but half can't afford $250k home, 77% can't afford $495k new home at..
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Economists' 2025 housing market forecasts largely call for mortgage rates to stay above 6% next year

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Most 2025 housing forecasts predict mortgage rates above 6% next year, with some as high as 6.8%, due to expectations that Trump's policies could drive up inflation and debt. This is still below the historical 7% average, but the rapid rise in home prices outpacing incomes has created affordability challenges. Over 80% of homeowners currently have sub-6% rates, but some bright spots remain. Freddie Mac data shows rates have ranged from 6.08% to 7.22% this year, and First American forecasts 6-6..
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