The weather is warm, school is almost back in session, and many families are wrapping up their vacations. So, what’s happening in this summer’s real estate market?
Almost half of REALTORS® believe listings will increase in the week ahead, supported by growing inventory numbers. This is great news for homebuyers looking for more options in their search.
About a quarter of REALTORS® closed a sale or entered escrow last week. A healthy real estate market is one that keeps moving! We love staying busy with real estate, so if you know any friends, family, or coworkers who are thinking about buying or selling this year, we’d be honored if you connected us—we’d love to help them!
New home inventory is on the rise, with more homes for sale than we’ve seen since September 2007. Due to this increase in supply, “An increasing number of builders (38%) lowered prices in July to attract buyers, and the share who cut prices reached the highest level since 2022.” Did you know we can represent you in the purchase of a new build? That’s right—we can guide you through new developments, help you understand builder incentives, and walk you through the entire process. Between price cuts, potential builder-offered interest rate reductions, and limited-time incentives, there are some excellent opportunities right now for buyers interested in new construction.
For the first time since 2017, foreign buyer activity has increased in the U.S., with California remaining a top destination. “The National Association of Realtors’ 2025 report on international transactions in U.S. residential real estate shows a notable resurgence in foreign investment, with international buyers purchasing $56 billion worth of U.S. homes between April 2024 and March 2025—a 33.2% increase over the prior year.” Where are these buyers looking? Florida tops the list, followed closely by California.
While some buyers and sellers may feel uncertain, the “have to” sales are still taking place. We can’t always time the market perfectly—buying at the lowest point or selling at the peak isn’t always possible. Most of us buy or sell based on personal life circumstances, and that’s okay.
Even with ongoing economic shifts—whether it’s tariffs, inflation, or job market changes—real estate remains a stable investment: it’s functional, appreciates over time, and offers long-term value.
Curious what your home could sell for if you listed it this month? We’d love to chat—reach out anytime!
