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ealtor.com has forecasted the US housing market for 2025, predicting steady mortgage rates despite rising home prices. However, with Donald Trump's return to office in January, business-positive policies may drive the market again, similar to his previous term. This could lead to increased growth and deregulation. Meanwhile, decreasing mortgage rates and increasing construction are closing the housing deficit.

    Based on Realtor.com's forecast, here are the top 11 states and their corresponding metropolitan areas expected to thrive in 2025:

    * Arizona: Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale (25.5% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * Arizona: Tucson (24.8% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * Arkansas: Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway (23.4% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * California: Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario (20.2% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * Colorado: Colorado Springs (39.8% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * Colorado: Denver, Aurora, Lakewood (21.6% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * Florida: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach (33% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * Florida: Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford (27.3% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * Florida: Jacksonville (23.3% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * Florida: Cape Coral, Fort Myers (22.8% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * Florida: Lakeland, Winter Haven (20.9% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * Florida: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater (20.9% combined existing home sales and price growth)

    * Georgia: Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell (25.3% combined existing home sales and price growth)