More Listings in 2025? Here’s What It Means for You

Sellers Are Thawing Out in 2025 – What This Means for You

Exciting news for the housing market. The number of new listings in January 2025 has already outpaced last year’s numbers, signaling that sellers are starting to return. While inventory is still below normal levels, this increase is a step in the right direction—especially as we move into the spring market. And while we enter February, we may see even more homes hitting the market soon. 

Benefits to home appreciation in our market

Buying a home is one of the most effective ways to build wealth over time because it allows you to grow equity and benefit from property appreciation. Each mortgage payment reduces your loan balance, increasing your ownership stake in the property, unlike rent, which provides no return on investment. Historically, home values tend to rise, meaning that as your home appreciates, your equity—and overall net worth—grows. Additionally, homeownership acts as a forced savings plan, helping you build financial stability while offering benefits like predictable mortgage payments (especially with a fixed-rate loan), tax advantages, and the ability to personalize your living space. Unlike renting, where costs can rise indefinitely without adding to your wealth, owning a home allows you to create long-term financial security and even pass down assets to future generations. Plus, if you ever decide to rent out your property, it can become a source of passive income. While homeownership comes with responsibilities, its long-term financial benefits far outweigh the temporary convenience of renting.

It's great to see growth! January had a strong number of new listings, down just 17.4% from the pre-2020 average for this time of year. The extra Thursday in the month helped boost the numbers, but even with that factor, the increase is a positive sign. Overall, a solid month for new listings!

Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s connect and discuss what this shift means for you!