Mary Nasr Realtor- MN

07/25/2025

A rebalance is anticipated in the 2025 housing market.

Realtor.com Housing Forecast Midyear Update:
🔹 Sales are expected to land at 4 million, with price growth moderating to 2.5%.
🔹 Mortgage rates are projected to ease, potentially reaching 6.4% by year-end, while remaining comparable to the prior year's average.
🔹 Renting continues to serve as an attractive option for budget-conscious households.

Understand what's next for housing. Read our Midyear Housing Forecast update on 2025 trends and market dynamics: https://rltor.cm/rahokj

07/25/2025

With continued slow home sales, all-cash home buyers (29%) continue to show strength in the market. Non-primary residence buyers fell (14%), which is driven by lower investor activity (8%)—lowest share since September 2022 (8%).
Find more market insights: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index

07/09/2025

The most up-to-date look at housing prices and market trends.

07/08/2025

Buyers have many loan options. Among first-time buyers, 29% used an FHA loan, which allow borrowers to put down just a 3.5% down payment. 9% of first-time buyers used a VA loan with no down payment is required.
More info: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/tackling-home-financing-and-down-payment-misconceptions

07/04/2025

07/02/2025

Despite buzz around all-cash home purchases, 74% of primary residence buyers finance their homes, rising to 91% among first-time buyers. Typically, first-time buyers have a down payment of 6%-9%, contrary to the misconception of needing 20%. Find out more: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/tackling-home-financing-and-down-payment-misconceptions

05/20/2025

Title insurance is a key component of a real estate transaction. Our guide can educate your clients on the benefits of title insurance, what it covers, the difference between owner's and lender's policies, and more! https://bit.ly/43jfN3O

02/26/2025

02/22/2025

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01/30/2025

Looking to buy a home but waiting until mortgage rates cool? NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun joins Real Estate Today to weigh in on what the new normal will be in 2025.

Tune in to our latest episode now on your favorite podcast platform! https://www.nar.realtor/real-estate-today?cid=sm_RET1436