By Stephen Eaton | 1% and Flat Fee MLS Listings
š Florida & Texas Real Estate Broker
šĀ www.TheEatonCo.comĀ | š 561-938-0000
As of April 10, 2025, the U.S. housing market is buzzing with activity and shifts that buyers, sellers, and investors should be watching closely. Whether you’re planning to list your home with a flat fee MLS or looking to buy in Florida or Texas, here are the latest insights driving real estate decisions across the country.
š Mortgage Rates Drop AgaināGood News for Spring Buyers
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped toĀ 6.62%, down fromĀ 6.88% a year ago. This marks the third straight week of declines, giving homebuyers a bit more breathing room and increasing affordability in a competitive market.
š” Home Prices Keep Climbing
Nationally, theĀ median home sale price is now $424,430, up 2.9% year-over-year. While rates may be softening, the continued increase in home prices still presents challenges for affordabilityāespecially for first-time buyers.
š§ New Tariffs May Increase Home Construction Costs
The Trump administrationās new tariffs couldĀ add $17Kā$22K to the cost of building a new home, due to a projected 5-6% increase in construction costs. This development could put additional upward pressure on housing prices throughout the rest of 2025.
š Regional Price Drops in Key Sun Belt Markets
Despite the national trend, some metro areasāespecially in theĀ Sun Beltāare seeing prices dip:
- Austin, TX: -3.8%
- Tampa, FL: -3.6%
- Orlando, FL: -1.4%
This is creating new opportunities for buyers in those regions, especially with increased inventory returning to the market.
š Inventory is Rebounding, But Caution Remains
More listings are hitting the market this spring, giving buyers more options. However, many remain cautious due to lingering price uncertainty and broader economic factors.
š¼ REITs and Real Estate Investing on the Rise
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are showing strong performance so far in 2025, especially in resilient sectors like self-storage and single-family rentals. Investors are looking for stable returns in uncertain times.
š” Ready to Make a Move?
Whether you’re looking to sell and save thousands in commission with aĀ 1% listingĀ orĀ Flat Fee MLSĀ package, or you’re buying your next home in Florida or Texas, Iām here to guide you every step of the way.
šĀ Call/Text:Ā 561-938-0000
šĀ Visit:Ā www.TheEatonCo.com
š§Ā Email:Ā stephen@theeatonco.com
Letās get you movingāsmarter, faster, and for less.
