Real Estate News 12/08/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

Zillow – “Zillow’s 2026 Housing Market Predictions“ (12-04-25)

“Zillow economists predict the housing market will warm up in 2026, with more sales and modest price growth.”

NAR – “December’s Market Dynamics: Sales, Inventory, and Buyer Trends” (12-05-2025)

“As we head into the holiday season, it’s a good time to take a step back and look at what typically happens in the housing market each December. Historical data suggests that December has some distinctive patterns that set it apart from the months around it. Understanding these seasonal trends helps set expectations for buyers and sellers and can guide timing-related decisions. ”

Realtor.com – “Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.19% as Likelihood of Another Fed Cut Rises” (12-04-25)

“Mortgage rates edged down on Thursday below 6.20% for the first time in over a year in anticipation of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting that is widely expected to deliver the year’s third overnight benchmark rate cut. ”

CBS News – “These U.S. cities have seen the biggest rent increases since 2020“ (12-04-25)

“If buying a home today is financially out of reach for many Americans, affording the rent may also seem like an increasingly tall order. ”

CNBC – “Home sellers are giving up at ‘unusually high rate,’ says new Realtor report“ (12-08-25)

“Home delistings in October were up 45.5% year to date and up nearly 38% from October 2024, according to a new report from Realtor.com. ”