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ealtor.com's forecast for 2025 predicts a boost in housing availability due to declining mortgage rates, with some markets experiencing significant growth in sales and prices. While national average home sales are expected to increase only slightly, certain regions will see substantial surges. The West and South are likely to be the hubs of this growth, driven by younger populations in lower-cost areas with flexible work arrangements.

    The top real estate markets for 2025 include:

    * Lodi: 6.2% increase in sales, 9.8% rise in median price

    * Thousand Oaks, Ventura: 8.2% increase in sales, 8.0% rise in median price

    * Fort Worth, Arlington: 7.6% increase in sales, 9.2% rise in median price

    * Naperville, Elgin: 12.4% increase in sales, 4.5% rise in median price

    * Newark, Jersey City: 11.0% increase in sales, 5.9% rise in median price

    These markets are expected to see significant growth in both sales and prices, outpacing the national average of 15.9%.