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09-07-2025
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VeroFORECAST Points to Slowing Market, Resilient Pockets of Growth
SANTA ANA, Calif., July 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), an industry leader in enterprise risk management and collateral valuation services, released its Q2 2025 VeroFORECASTSM. The forecast projects an average nationwide home price appreciation rate of 2.2% over the next 12 months. VeroFORECAST evaluates home prices in over three hundred of the nation's largest housing markets, and Veros is committed to the data science of predicting home value based on rigorous analysis of the fundamentals and interrelationships of numerous economic, housing, and geographic variables pertaining to home value. The U.S. housing market continues to face headwinds in mid-2025 as elevated mortgage rates, stubbornly high home prices, and rising economic uncertainty create a difficult environment for buyers and sellers alike. The housing market appears to have hit a pause button as affordability is forcing home buyers to step aside. Mortgage rates continue to hover above 6.6%, and while that's lower than the peaks seen in late 2023, it remains well above the historically low rates that buyers had grown accustomed to in the past decade. Combined with still-high home prices in many markets, monthly payments for new buyers are pushing well beyond comfortable limits. The average monthly mortgage payment is up 35% compared to 2021 levels for the same home price, purely due to the jump in interest rates. This has significantly narrowed the pool of qualified buyers, especially first-time homeowners and those without substantial savings or equity from an existing property. One of the few bright spots in the market is a gradual increase in housing inventory. After years of historically low supply, new listings are starting to appear in greater numbers. In some markets—particularly in parts of Florida, Texas, and the Southwest—inventory has risen meaningfully due to a combination of new construction completions and slower sales activity. However, the rise in supply has not translated into price relief for buyers. Many sellers remain reluctant to lower asking prices, especially those who locked in mortgage rates below 4% during the pandemic and feel no urgency to move. This disconnect between what buyers can afford and what sellers expect continues to stall transactions, leaving the market in a frozen state. Adding to these challenges is a broader sense of economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions, market volatility, and unpredictability in policies. Further, while inflation has cooled from its 2022 highs, it remains above the Federal Reserve's long-term target. Job growth has slowed, and the labor market is showing signs of weakening. As a result, many potential buyers are holding off on major financial decisions like home purchases, unsure of where the economy or their own finances are headed. As we head into the second half of 2025, the housing market shows no signs of a quick rebound. Until mortgage rates decline meaningfully or incomes catch up with housing costs, affordability will remain a central issue. Buyers and sellers alike are proceeding cautiously, waiting for the next signal from the broader economy. Despite the broader national trends, real estate remains highly regional. While some markets in the Northeast and Midwest remain competitive due to tighter inventory and relatively affordable pricing, others—particularly previously fast-growing Sunbelt metros—are seeing softer conditions with homes lingering longer on the market and price cuts becoming more common. The top ten housing markets projected for the coming year include Rockford, Springfield, and Bloomington in Illinois; Reading and York in Pennsylvania; Rochester and Buffalo in New York; Hartford, Connecticut; and Topeka, Kansas. These smaller metros have emerged as top performing markets due to a combination of relative affordability and growing buyer interest from those priced out of larger, more expensive urban centers. Rank Top 10 Metropolitan Statistical Area Forecast 1 ROCKFORD, IL 5.8% 2 READING, PA 5.5% 3 YORK-HANOVER, PA 5.3% 4 ROCHESTER, NY 5.2% 5 HARTFORD-WEST HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD, CT 5.0% 6 SPRINGFIELD, IL 5.0% 7 ERIE, PA 4.9% 8 TOPEKA, KS 4.9% 9 BLOOMINGTON, IL 4.7% 10 BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 4.7% The ten weakest housing markets are in Florida and Texas, where rising inventory levels, softening demand, and affordability pressures are weighing heavily on market activity. In some of these metros, a surge in new construction has outpaced buyer demand, leading to longer time on market and increasing price cuts. Additionally, elevated insurance costs, especially in coastal areas, and persistently high mortgage rates have further strained affordability, discouraging both local and out-of-state buyers. Rank The 10 Weakest Metropolitan Statistical Area Forecast 1 CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL -2.8% 2 NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL -2.8% 3 LAKE CHARLES, LA -2.6% 4 PUNTA GORDA, FL -2.4% 5 MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX -2.0% 6 BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX -1.8% 7 WACO, TX -1.5% 8 LONGVIEW, TX -1.3% 9 SHERMAN-DENISON, TX -1.3% 10 NORTH PORT-BRADENTON-SARASOTA, FL -1.2% VeroFORECAST Methodology The quarterly VeroFORECAST reports to clients by subscription and to industry media in a summary overview. The current report is based on 326 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) data, including 17,448 ZIP codes, 980 counties, and 82% of U.S. population covered. The report is a projected increase twelve months forward. Download the Q2 2025 – Q2 2026 VeroFORECAST results as a PDF infographic Download the 10 Strongest-Performing Markets graphic only Source: Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®) This information is intended for use by the media for economic reporting and should only be used for physical or digital publication or broadcast, in whole or in part, and must be sourced from Veros Real Estate Solutions. The company name must be visible on the screen or website if the data are illustrated with maps, charts, graphs, or other visual elements. For questions, analysis, interpretation of the data, or permission to reproduce, contact communications@ About Reena Agrawal, Research Economist Reena Agrawal has a Ph.D. in Economics from Vanderbilt University. She has fifteen years of experience in macroeconomic forecasting, sectoral research, feasibility studies of complex projects, and preparing reports for multi-national clients. About Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®) A mortgage technology innovator since 2001, Veros is a proven leader in enterprise risk management and collateral valuation services. The firm combines predictive technology, data analytics, and industry expertise to deliver advanced automated solutions that control risk and increase profits throughout the mortgage industry, from loan origination to servicing and securitization. Veros' services include automated valuation, fraud and risk detection, portfolio analysis, forecasting, and next-generation collateral risk management platforms. Veros is the primary architect and technology provider of the GSEs' Uniform Collateral Data Portal® (UCDP®). Veros also works closely with the FHA to support its Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) portal. The company is also making the home-buying process more efficient for our nation's Veterans through its appraisal management work with the Department of Veterans Affairs. 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03-04-2025
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Will Home Prices Rise or Fall? Key Insights from the VeroFORECAST Q1 2025
SANTA ANA, Calif., April 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), an industry leader in enterprise risk management and collateral valuation services, released its Q1 2025 VeroFORECASTSM. The forecast projects an average nationwide home price appreciation rate of 2.4% over the next 12 months. This is a modest decline from the previous quarter's forecast of 2.7%. VeroFORECAST evaluates home prices in over three hundred of the nation's largest housing markets, and Veros is committed to the data science of predicting home value based on rigorous analysis of the fundamentals and interrelationships of numerous economic, housing, and geographic variables pertaining to home value. The fundamental conditions shaping the housing market largely mirror those of the prior quarter. Mortgage rates, a dominant force in the market for the past few years, are projected to remain high, with limited prospects for near-term reduction. Inflation continues to be a significant concern, as evidenced by the recent increase in the core Personal Consumption Price Index for February 2025, and this is before the full impact of tariffs is felt. This stickiness in core inflation will likely prompt the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates at their present levels for the foreseeable future. While the labor market is currently stable, the consequences of layoffs could emerge in the coming months. The spring selling season is now underway, and inventory levels are higher than last year. Given the widespread expectation of minimal relief on mortgage rates, both buyers and sellers appear to have adjusted their expectations. The increase in available homes provides buyers with more negotiating leverage, suggesting that average home prices across the U.S. will increase only modestly, as indicated by the VeroFORECAST. However, this nationwide outlook masks significant regional differences. The Northeast and Midwest continue to be the strongest markets, driven by low inventory and relatively more affordable housing compared to the sunbelt. Furthermore, the slowdown in remote work and the return to office mandates have largely stemmed the outflow of people from these regions. Further, retirees seeking to relocate from colder climates are facing affordability challenges. Rising insurance and HOA fees are also dampening housing demand in Florida. Significant new construction in the sunbelt states has created ample supply, keeping prices in check and even leading to depreciation in some markets. As buyers and sellers engage in the traditionally busy season, the national housing market presents a picture of cautious optimism. The hope for easing interest rates and prices is tempered by concerns over tariffs, persistent inflation, and broader economic anxieties that could hinder a more robust recovery. The top ten housing markets for the next year are projected to be: Rockford and Springfield in IL, Manchester (NH), Rochester and Buffalo in NY; Hartford, New Haven, and Norwich in CT; and Lancaster and York in PA. These smaller metros provide relatively more affordable housing compared to the larger metros. Rank Top 10 Metropolitan Statistical Area Forecast 1 ROCKFORD, IL 6.4% 2 HARTFORD-WEST HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD, CT 5.9% 3 LANCASTER, PA 5.6% 4 SPRINGFIELD, IL 5.5% 5 ROCHESTER, NY 5.4% 6 MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH 5.4% 7 YORK-HANOVER, PA 5.4% 8 BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 5.4% 9 NEW HAVEN, CT 5.2% 10 NORWICH-NEW LONDON-WILLIMANTIC, CT 5.1% The ten weakest housing markets are concentrated in the South, with four each in Florida and Texas, and two in Louisiana. This downturn is attributed to a combination of factors: a rise in homes for sale empowering buyers and driving down prices, significant new construction in Texas and Florida adding to the supply glut, a cooling of pandemic-era migration due to more return-to-office mandates, and escalating insurance costs stemming from these regions' susceptibility to natural disasters. Rank The 10 Weakest Metropolitan Statistical Area Forecast 1 PUNTA GORDA, FL -3.5% 2 LAKE CHARLES, LA -2.7% 3 CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL -2.7% 4 NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL -2.7% 5 NORTH PORT-BRADENTON-SARASOTA, FL -1.5% 6 MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX -1.4% 7 SHERMAN-DENISON, TX -0.7% 8 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX -0.7% 9 AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-SAN MARCOS, TX -0.7% 10 NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA -0.4% VeroFORECAST Methodology The quarterly VeroFORECAST reports to clients by subscription and to industry media in a summary overview. The current report is based on 323 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) data, including 978 counties, and 82% of U.S. population covered. The report is a projected increase twelve months forward. Download the Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 VeroFORECAST results as a PDF infographic Source: Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®) This information is intended for use by the media for economic reporting and should only be used for physical or digital publication or broadcast, in whole or in part, and must be sourced from Veros Real Estate Solutions. The company name must be visible on the screen or website if the data are illustrated with maps, charts, graphs, or other visual elements. For questions, analysis, interpretation of the data, or permission to reproduce, contact communications@ About Reena Agrawal, Research Economist Reena Agrawal has a Ph.D. in Economics from Vanderbilt University. She has fifteen years of experience in macroeconomic forecasting, sectoral research, feasibility studies of complex projects, and preparing reports for multi-national clients. About Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®) A mortgage technology innovator since 2001, Veros is a proven leader in enterprise risk management and collateral valuation services. The firm combines predictive technology, data analytics, and industry expertise to deliver advanced automated solutions that control risk and increase profits throughout the mortgage industry, from loan origination to servicing and securitization. Veros' services include automated valuation, fraud and risk detection, portfolio analysis, forecasting, and next-generation collateral risk management platforms. Veros is the primary architect and technology provider of the GSEs' Uniform Collateral Data Portal® (UCDP®). Veros also works closely with the FHA to support its Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) portal. The company is also making the home-buying process more efficient for our nation's Veterans through its appraisal management work with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information, visit or call 866-458-3767. View source version on Contacts Media Contact Heather Zeller, Vice President of MarketingCommunications@ (714) 415-6300 Sign in to access your portfolio
