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The 2025 Housing Market Has Shifted: What Homeowners and Investors Need to Know

By Ruben Ochoa | Updated June 2025

If you’re a homeowner looking to sell quickly or an investor seeking distressed property leads, the real estate landscape in 2025 is changing fast. According to new data from Redfin, the U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a trend not seen since 2013.

This shift presents challenges for traditional sellers but major opportunities for real estate investors and direct cash buyers like Morales Real Estate Ventures.

What the Current Housing Market Data Tells Us

According to Redfin’s research, the balance of power in real estate is shifting from sellers to buyers. Here’s what the data reveals:

  • 1.9 million homes for sale vs. 1.4 million buyers

  • Inventory at a 5-year high, nearing $700 billion in active listings

  • Nearly half of listed homes have been on the market for 60+ days

  • High mortgage rates are reducing buying power and slowing demand

(Source: Redfin, June 2025)

Why Sellers Are Struggling in Today’s Market

If you’re planning to list your property the traditional way, here’s what you’re up against:

  • 66 days average time on market, up from last year

  • 37.4% of single-family homes have had at least one price cut

  • Buyers are submitting lower offers and requesting more repairs

  • Sellers are paying 6–7% in commissions, plus closing costs

  • Deals often fall through due to financing delays or denials

Why Homeowners Are Choosing Cash Sale Options Instead

Many sellers today are motivated by what the industry calls the Three D’s:

1. Death

Inherited properties that are costly or complicated to manage

2. Divorce

Asset splits that require quick liquidity

3. Debt

Foreclosure, tax liens, or medical bills driving the need to sell fast.

We also regularly help clients with job relocations, out-of-state ownership, and homes in need of significant repairs.

How Morales Real Estate Ventures Provides Solutions

We’re a professional real estate investment company, not agents or brokers. We buy homes directly, assign contracts to cash buyers in our network, and close fast.

Our Services Include:

  • Cash Offer Estimates within 24 hours

  • Closing in 7 to 14 days

  • No repairs, no showings, no commissions

  • Offers for pre-foreclosure, inherited, or distressed properties

  • All deals closed through licensed proper channels

We operate in Kern County, Craven County, Clay County, and throughout the U.S.

Case Studies: Real People. Real Results.

The Johnson Family – Kern County

Facing foreclosure. We closed in 10 days, paid off their mortgage, and they walked away with $15,000.

Sarah M. – Craven County

Inherited a property needing $40K in repairs. We bought it as-is in two weeks. She used the proceeds to pay off her own mortgage.

The Martinez Divorce – Clay County

Time-sensitive sale due to divorce. We provided a fast, neutral solution so both parties could move forward.

What to Ask Yourself Before Listing

  • Can I afford to wait 2–3 months (or longer) to sell?

  • Do I want to handle repairs and buyer negotiations?

  • Am I okay with paying thousands in commissions?

  • What if my buyer backs out due to financing issues?

If any of those answers are “no,” a direct cash sale might be your best option.

Ready to Sell? Let’s Talk.

If you’re dealing with foreclosure, debt, probate, divorce, or just need to sell fast—we can help.

Contact Morales Real Estate Ventures

Compliance Disclaimer

Morales Real Estate Ventures is not a licensed real estate brokerage. We are professional investors who buy and assign real estate contracts. All transactions are closed through licensed attorneys in compliance with state and local laws.
Source: Investors - Redfin

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