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Zillow Predicts First Home Value Drop Since Crisis

5/5/2025

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Zillow anticipates a 1.9% drop in home values this year, marking the first decline since the Great Financial Crisis.
Increased listings and high mortgage rates are causing buyer hesitation and economic uncertainty.
Bank of America projects a 2% rise in home prices for 2025, fueled by steady demand and rising inventory.
The housing market is stabilizing, with price growth slowing after years of volatility.

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Story summary

Zillow anticipates a 1.9% drop in home values this year, marking the first decline since the Great Financial Crisis.
Increased listings and high mortgage rates are causing buyer hesitation and economic uncertainty.
Bank of America projects a 2% rise in home prices for 2025, fueled by steady demand and rising inventory.
The housing market is stabilizing, with price growth slowing after years of volatility.