A Tale of Two Markets
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know This Spring By Margaret Heidenry April 21, 2025 Home shoppers entering the market might find themselves in a head-scratching situation this spring. In one neighborhood, listings may vanish in a flash—often above asking price. Just a few miles over? Crickets. Recent economic uncertainty is also likely to affect the housing market, leading to some surprises. “The current real estate market is definitely one of confliction,” said Cara Ameer , a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who operates in California and Florida. “You may have homes that have multiple offers and others that are sitting. A lot of this depends on what type of home it is, where it is, and what it has or does not have.” Whether you’re buying or selling this season, success may come down to reading your local market—and adjusting your strategy accordingly. More homes on the market Much of the see-sawing in the housing market comes from...