10/26/2025
Big news for anyone eyeing the housing market 🏡 — Fannie Mae just released its latest forecast, and the outlook is looking more optimistic than we’ve seen in a while! Total home sales are expected to climb to 4.74 million in 2025 (up from 4.72M), with existing home sales projected to surge nearly 10% next year. Even new home sales are forecast to grow almost 5%. The best part? Mortgage rates are expected to hold relatively steady — around 6.3% by the end of this year and dipping to about 5.9% by the end of next year.
On top of that, the economy seems to be finding its footing again. Fannie Mae now projects U.S. GDP to grow by 1.9% this year and 2.3% in 2025 — a solid bump from earlier forecasts. Inflation (CPI) is expected to cool slightly, ending the year at 2.9% and easing further to 2.7% next year. That balance of growth and steadier prices could bring a bit of breathing room after a few rollercoaster years.
If you’ve been holding off on buying or selling, this could be the sign you’ve been waiting for. Do you think 2025 will be the year we see more movement in the housing market? Share your thoughts or plans in the comments! 👇
