#USHouseMarketStructureDraft

U.S. Housing Market Faces Uncertainty in May 2025The U.S.

housing market in May 2025 is navigating a complex landscape shaped by economic shifts and policy changes.

Rising mortgage rates, averaging 6.76%, and tariff-induced inflation fears are dampening demand, particularly in Sun Belt cities like Phoenix, where inventory surges and prices drop.

Despite a resilient labor market adding 177,000 jobs in April, recession concerns loom, potentially lowering rates if economic weakness persists.

Economists predict no major crash but warn of regional corrections. The Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on rate cuts adds further uncertainty

Homebuyers and sellers brace for volatility.