If you’ve been scrolling social media, watching the news, or chatting with friends lately, you’ve probably heard the big question:
“Is the housing market about to crash?”
With so many dramatic headlines out there, it’s no surprise that some many families are worried about a housing crash in 2025. But before you hit pause on your real estate plans — let’s set the record straight. The market isn’t crashing… it’s shifting. And that shift could actually work in your favour.
What’s Really Keeping the Market Balanced?
One of the biggest reasons a housing crash isn’t likely comes down to simple supply and demand.
Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains it perfectly:
“There’s just generally not enough supply. There are more people than housing inventory. It’s Econ 101.”
In other words — fewer homes for sale and steady buyer demand means prices aren’t going to collapse. Even though inventory has been slowly increasing, we’re still sitting well below normal market levels.
As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it:
“… if there’s a shortage, prices simply cannot crash.”
What More Inventory Actually Means for Buyers and Sellers
Now, here’s where the shift works in your favour.
As more homes hit the market, it’s easing some of the intense price pressure we’ve seen in recent years. Prices aren’t falling — they’re just growing at a more moderate, balanced pace.
According to Freddie Mac:
“In 2025, we expect the pace of house price appreciation to moderate from the levels seen in 2024, while still maintaining a positive trajectory.”
This is great news for buyers who have been navigating rising prices and limited options. More inventory means more choice, and price growth that feels much more manageable.
That said, local market trends will always vary — and that’s where we come in.
Check Out Our Local Market Report
Wondering what this all looks like here in Brantford, Brant County, Cambridge, Kitchener, and surrounding areas?
We track these trends closely — and we’ve got the numbers to prove it.
Click Here to View March’s Market Report
Let’s Talk About Your Next Move
Don’t let the headlines hold you back. While national trends paint a positive picture, what truly matters is what’s happening right here, in our own backyard.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing — now is the time to have a real conversation about your goals.
Let’s connect and create a plan that makes sense in today’s evolving market.
Reach out to Team OLIVIERI today — your trusted real estate experts in Brantford and beyond.
“Is the housing market about to crash?”
With so many dramatic headlines out there, it’s no surprise that some many families are worried about a housing crash in 2025. But before you hit pause on your real estate plans — let’s set the record straight. The market isn’t crashing… it’s shifting. And that shift could actually work in your favour.
What’s Really Keeping the Market Balanced?
One of the biggest reasons a housing crash isn’t likely comes down to simple supply and demand.
Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains it perfectly:
“There’s just generally not enough supply. There are more people than housing inventory. It’s Econ 101.”
In other words — fewer homes for sale and steady buyer demand means prices aren’t going to collapse. Even though inventory has been slowly increasing, we’re still sitting well below normal market levels.
As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it:
“… if there’s a shortage, prices simply cannot crash.”
What More Inventory Actually Means for Buyers and Sellers
Now, here’s where the shift works in your favour.
As more homes hit the market, it’s easing some of the intense price pressure we’ve seen in recent years. Prices aren’t falling — they’re just growing at a more moderate, balanced pace.
According to Freddie Mac:
“In 2025, we expect the pace of house price appreciation to moderate from the levels seen in 2024, while still maintaining a positive trajectory.”
This is great news for buyers who have been navigating rising prices and limited options. More inventory means more choice, and price growth that feels much more manageable.
That said, local market trends will always vary — and that’s where we come in.
Check Out Our Local Market Report
Wondering what this all looks like here in Brantford, Brant County, Cambridge, Kitchener, and surrounding areas?
We track these trends closely — and we’ve got the numbers to prove it.
Click Here to View March’s Market Report
Let’s Talk About Your Next Move
Don’t let the headlines hold you back. While national trends paint a positive picture, what truly matters is what’s happening right here, in our own backyard.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing — now is the time to have a real conversation about your goals.
Let’s connect and create a plan that makes sense in today’s evolving market.
Reach out to Team OLIVIERI today — your trusted real estate experts in Brantford and beyond.
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