Published June 9, 2025

This Summer’s Market Looks Different—And That’s Good News for Buyers

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This Summer’s Market Looks a Little Different

Summer is typically a hot season for real estate—but in 2025, the pace is cooling down sooner than expected.

Here’s what we’re seeing:

📉 Buyer activity is softening
📈 Inventory and price drops are rising
💬 Sellers are more willing to negotiate

That combination creates a unique opportunity: while some buyers hit pause, those who stay in the game have more leverage and choice.

Even with mortgage rates hovering around 7%, prepared buyers are finding success—often securing better terms, price reductions, or seller concessions that weren’t on the table last summer.

If you’ve been waiting for a moment when competition drops and opportunities rise, this could be it.

Let’s connect this week and explore what’s available—before the market heats back up.

Happy house hunting!

Source: Housingwire.com, NAR, MortgageNewsDaily.com



EO&A Team

Elizabeth, Anne, Ian, Ksenia, Cliff, Annie, Erica, Mike, Andrew, Beth, Nina, Matthew, Sidra, Karen

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