The 2025 housing market has flipped the script! Home builders are begging, sellers are stalling, and buyers are frozen. But the smart ones? They’re striking NOW while everyone else is hesitating.
Hi, I’m Terry Tucker, Realtor with eXp Realty, and I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay!
Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a crash, it’s a calculated reset. You need to get strategic. Builders are throwing lifelines. We’re talking rate buy-downs, closing credits, and thousands in upgrades. Nationally, 57% of new home communities are offering serious incentives because inventory for new builds is sitting at 9.8 months. That’s not a red flag; it’s a neon green light to negotiate killer terms in your favor.
But don’t walk into a builder’s office without representation. Their salespeople work for the builder, not for you. You need somebody who knows how to fight for your money, so have an experienced local agent by your side.
And sellers, don’t hit the panic button. We’re in a Goldilocks market: not too hot, not too cold. But you’d better show up right. That means flawless marketing, clean staging, and priced right.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of the noise, you need a local pro who’s played this game before and won.
I’m Terry Tucker with eXp Realty. With over 28 years of market mastery, I’ll help you win in every market. Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts on today’s housing market.
