The 2025 U.S. housing market remains sluggish with slow home price growth, high mortgage rates around 6.7%, and cautious buyers delaying purchases amid economic uncertainty. Inventory is rising but still below pre-pandemic levels, creating a mixed market favoring sellers in some regions and buyers in others. New home sales and starts are down, while foreclosures are rising but remain historically low due to strong homeowner equity. Recovery depends on increased inventory and lower mortgage rates.
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