1. HOMEBUYING IN 2025: Survey reveals 92% of buyers stress over costs
Homebuyers and housing experts have tried to remain optimistic about the direction of the U.S. housing market, but the lack of significant improvement in affordability has left people feeling weary.
Overall, 92% of people who would like to own a home said they were at least somewhat stressed about buying one in 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report’s third annual Homebuyer Sentiment Survey.
The survey — which collected responses from 1,200 Americans nationwide who are planning on buying a home this year using a mortgage — said these feelings are primarily a result of how expensive housing has become, especially over the last five years or so…