Buyer Bright Spot: More Homes on the Market in 2025

If you’ve been house hunting recently, you might feel like you've been swiping left on listings more than someone on a bad dating app. Too expensive. Too small. Questionable wallpaper choices. But good news! The real estate universe is finally giving buyers a break—more homes are hitting the market, giving you better options (and fewer heartbreaks).

More Pre-Owned Homes Are Available – No DIY Nightmares Required

Inventory is finally growing! The number of existing homes for sale has jumped 22% in 2024, and experts say it’s only getting better, with projections showing another 11-15% increase by year’s end.

Translation? If you haven’t found the one yet, don’t worry—more options are on the way. That means you don’t have to settle for a house that requires a Ph.D. in home improvement or a reality TV renovation budget. As Ralph McLaughlin, Senior Economist at Realtor.com, puts it:

“It could be a particularly good time to get out into the market . . . you're going to have more choice. And that's not something that buyers have really had much over the past several years.”

So, if your dream home is out there, chances are it just wasn’t on the market yet. But it’s coming!

New Construction: That “New Home Smell” Is Now More Affordable

If you’ve been avoiding new builds because you assume they come with a premium price tag, it’s time to reconsider. One in three homes on the market today is newly built—a level we haven’t seen in years.

And here’s the surprise: builders are now focusing on smaller, more affordable homes, meaning that fresh-paint smell and brand-new appliances might actually cost less than a pre-owned home that still has shag carpet from the ’70s. (Retro is cool, but let’s be real—no one wants that much character.)

As CNET puts it:

“If you live in an area where there's a lot of new construction happening . . . you might be able to purchase a new house for a price similar to or even less than a pre-owned one.”

So, if you’ve been skipping over new builds, you might be missing out on a third of your potential options. And let’s be honest—doesn’t the idea of being the first to use your own shower sound pretty nice?

Here’s the Real Edge: The Power of A.I. in Real Estate

The market is changing, and buyers and sellers who adapt will win. As one of the few A.I. Certified Agents in the world—and the only one in Summit County—I have access to marketing strategies and technology that traditional agents don’t even know exist.

Want to see what A.I. can do for the sale of your home? Let’s talk. I’ll show you how my cutting-edge approach can get you in (or out) of a home faster and with better results.

Bottom Line: Your Home Search Just Got a Lot More Fun

More homes on the market means less competition, fewer bidding wars, and a better chance of finding a place you actually love—without having to wrestle another buyer over it.

So, let’s find your dream home! Tell me what you’re looking for, and I’ll put together a list of homes that match your needs. Whether it’s a cozy mountain retreat, a new build with that fresh-home scent, or a cabin that doesn’t require duct tape to hold it together, I’m here to help.

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