Did you give up on finding a home in 2024? Spring 2025 could be the perfect time to start again.

Many people decided to pause their home-buying plans last year. According to data from Realtor.com, 70% of potential buyers in 2024 gave up looking for a home. Perhaps you were one of them. It makes sense—the market was challenging with limited inventory, high home prices, and fluctuating mortgage rates. Finding the right home within budget was tough.

However, the market is changing in the spring of 2025. It’s a good time to reconsider starting your home search once more.

More Inventory, More Choices

The biggest change is the increase in inventory. Even if you had the money to buy a home, finding one that meets your needs was a different challenge. But this year, things are different. According to recent data from Realtor.com, the number of homes on the market has increased by 27.5% compared to last year.

This also means good news for those who are looking to sell their home and move to another. Last year, many people worried about selling their homes because they couldn’t find a new one, but now, that concern is lessened.

Homes Staying on the Market Longer

In recent years, the shortage of homes meant that good properties were selling as soon as they were listed—sometimes within a day. This made it stressful and difficult to plan a move.

Now, with more homes available, the time homes stay on the market is longer. According to Realtor.com data, the average number of days a home stays on the market has increased by about 8% compared to last year. This is the longest time since 2020.

There's no need to worry about homes not selling quickly. The number of available homes is still about 23% lower than pre-pandemic levels. Well-priced and well-prepared homes are still selling quickly.

Now Might Be the Right Time to Re-enter the Market

According to Realtor.com’s chief economist, Hannah Jones, there are more homes available than in recent years, and transaction speeds have slowed. This has made many sellers more flexible, giving buyers more time to make decisions. Buyers no longer need to rush, which reduces pressure. Sellers, on the other hand, are seeing more potential buyers re-enter the market, creating good opportunities.

Conclusion

If you gave up on buying a home in 2024, spring 2025 might be the right time to try again. With more inventory, slower transaction speeds, and wider choices, the market is finding a more balanced state.

This could be your opportunity. Consult with a local real estate expert and reconsider your plans.