What to Expect for the Rest of 2025: Mid-Year Housing Market Update

Welcome to our 2025 Mid-Year Real Estate Market Update. It’s hard to believe, we're approaching the halfway mark of 2025. There’s a lot happening—especially when it comes to interest rates, home prices, inventory, and the rental market. Whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or investing, this update is packed with insights to help you make smarter moves in the months ahead. Let’s jump in.

Interest Rates & Economic Outlook

Let’s start with interest rates. Right now, we're expecting mortgage rates to hover between 6.5% and 6.9% through the rest of the year. Not ideal—but in line with historical averages and improved from the 7% rates we’ve seen. One of the big factors…

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Huntsville, AL Housing Market Report | April 2025 

 

Here’s your April 2025 housing market update—Huntsville is once again crushing the national trends. While home sales across the U.S. dropped 5.9% month-over-month and 2.4% year-over-year, Huntsville saw a 4.8% jump in sales and a 6.2% increase in pending sales. Inventory is up, affordability is improving, and buyer demand is still going strong. Let’s break down why Huntsville is leading the way.

Inventory and Market Supply

In April, inventory jumped nearly 24% year over year, with over 4,200 single-family homes on the market. New listings are also up 10.3%, sitting at about 1,800. Months of supply rose to 4.1 months, up from 3.4.

What does this mean?

For buyers—it’s great news. You’ve…

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Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand, and a Fed Update | May 2025 Housing Trends

If you're thinking about buying or selling a home this spring, you’ll want to stick around. We’ve got some surprising — and exciting — updates on mortgage rates, inventory, and why buyers are jumping back into the market. Let’s break it all down.

Mortgage Applications Up 51%

Mortgage applications are up 51% from this time last year. Yep, you heard that right — 51%! Realtor.com’s senior economic analyst, Hannah Jones, called the jump 'somewhat surprising but altogether positive.'

So, what’s behind this surge? I think it’s a combination of pent-up demand, falling interest rates, and more inventory. In fact, there are 27% more homes on the market right now…

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Alabama property taxes are based on a property's appraised value, property classification, taxable assessed value, local millage rate, and any exemptions that apply. For homeowners and buyers, understanding those pieces is important because the tax bill paid by the current owner may not be the same tax bill a new owner receives after purchasing the property.

This guide explains how property taxes work in Alabama, including assessment rates, homestead exemptions, payment deadlines, and what buyers and sellers should know in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, and surrounding North Alabama communities.

Alabama Property Taxes at a Glance

  • Qualifying owner-occupied single-family residential property is generally assessed as Class III…

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How to Negotiate When Buying or Selling a Home in Huntsville, AL

Are you thinking about buying or selling a home in Huntsville? Negotiation can make or break your deal. In today’s video, I’m sharing top strategies to help you get the best price and most importantly win your dream home in a multiple offer situation. Stick around, because these tips could save you thousands!

Introduction to Huntsville Market

Huntsville’s market continues to grow. Sales are up 8.7%, and inventory has jumped a huge 46.3%. This is great news for both buyers and sellers, signaling a healthier, more balanced market. Home prices are holding steady, with modest gains, which is excellent if you're a buyer looking to build equity, or a seller hoping to get strong…

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