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Blog Articles
Why More Homes Are Getting Pulled Off the Market in 2025
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Discover why cancellation rates are increasing, which price points are seeing the biggest drop-offs, and what sellers need to adjust to stay competitive and avoid getting left behind.​
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It is becoming more common for listings to be pulled off the market before closing. While the numbers have not hit all-time highs, the rate of cancellations has crept back toward 2019 levels. The buyer pool is smaller than it was, and many homes are not making it to the finish line. With 14 percent fewer active listings compared to 2019, nearly matching those cancellation levels highlights just how soft today’s market has become.
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The Housing Market Is Slowing the Economy
Here’s How Smart Capital Is Pivoting
The housing market is no longer propping up the economy it’s starting to drag it down. With mortgage rates stuck above 6.5%, buyer demand has collapsed, listings are drying up, and new construction is at a 10-year low. Consumer confidence is slipping, price growth is barely keeping up with inflation, and ripple effects are hitting everything from lending to labor.
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Why Closed Sales Aren’t Enough to Price Homes in 2025
In a market that’s shifting by the week, relying only on past sales can lead you in the wrong direction. Those closed deals might feel recent, but they reflect buyer decisions made weeks or even months ago, before rates changed or inventory grew.
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This blog unpacks why active listings and pending contracts are often more valuable for understanding current value.
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When Property Condition Can Make or Break a Sale in 2025
Learn why condition sensitivity has intensified, how current inventory levels affect buyer behavior, and what sellers can do to keep buyers committed through closing.​
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In today’s housing market, even small imperfections can send buyers running. With more options to choose from, affordability pressures, and limited extra cash for post-purchase fixes, condition matters more than ever.
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Confused by Housing Stats? Here’s What the Real Estate Numbers Are Actually Saying
The market feels up, down, and sideways all at once. This breakdown helps buyers, sellers, and pros avoid the most common misreads and focus on the real trends.
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Understand why real estate numbers feel inconsistent right now and learn how to interpret the data with clarity and confidence, whether you're buying, selling, or analyzing.
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​The Market Is Slowing, but Not Crashing
The current housing market isn’t collapsing; it’s cooling slowly. We’re seeing some softening in prices, but it hasn’t been a sharp or dramatic shift like the headlines sometimes suggest. Think of it more like a gradual fade than a sudden drop. It’s worth looking closer to understand what this means.
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To be clear, different parts of the market are reacting differently. While the general trend is a slow cooling, certain segments like condos are seeing more pronounced effects. And in the weeks ahead, we’ll take a deeper look at how newly built homes are performing, since they’re showing larger declines in some areas.
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FHA Appraisals: An In-Depth Guide for Real Estate Professionals
FHA financing can open doors for many buyers, but properties must meet strict condition requirements. Knowing these standards inside and out can help you protect timelines, avoid setbacks, and keep your deals moving forward.
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Get a detailed breakdown of FHA appraisal expectations, from exterior and interior condition to safety requirements, plus steps to prepare your listing and prevent last-minute delays.
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