BUYERS: 2025 created real opportunities
BUYERS: 2025 created real opportunities.
62% of homes sold below list price, with a typical discount of 7.9%. One in four buyers secured discounts of 10% or more, with condos seeing the largest price reductions.
At the same time, California experienced one of the largest net outflows in the country.While affordability plays a significant role, lifestyle shifts, remote work flexibility, and changing priorities are also influencing buyer decisions.
62% of homes sold below list price, with a typical discount of 7.9%. One in four buyers secured discounts of 10% or more, with condos seeing the largest price reductions.
At the same time, California experienced one of the largest net outflows in the country.While affordability plays a significant role, lifestyle shifts, remote work flexibility, and changing priorities are also influencing buyer decisions.
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