Housing Market Update and Economic News: June 13, 2025

At Thompson Kane, we stay ahead of shifting housing market trends so you don’t have to. Here’s a look at this week’s key housing market and economic updates.

Housing Market Trends

Investor home purchases on the rise in 2024.
According to Realtor.com, investor activity jumped 5.2% compared to last year. The median sale price for investor transactions sits at roughly $330,000.

Mortgage activity gains momentum.
Demand for home loans hit a five-week high. Applications for purchase loans rose 10% in just one week and are now 20% above the level seen a year ago.

Seller-to-buyer gap reaches record territory.
The housing market is experiencing a major supply-demand mismatch, with nearly 500,000 more homes listed than active buyers as of April 2025.

Economic Update

Inflation stays tame in May.
Cooling gas prices and limited tariff effects helped keep consumer inflation subdued. However, many economists expect cost pressures to return later in the year.

Producer prices hold steady despite concerns.
Wholesale inflation came in softer than expected. This suggests companies have not yet passed higher input costs onto consumers despite earlier fears tied to tariffs.

Unemployment claims slightly above expectations.
Initial jobless claims edged higher for a second consecutive week. Even so, recurring claims remained stable—pointing to limited fallout in overall employment.

Quote of the Week

“The ache for home lives in all of us.”
– Maya Angelou

In today’s housing and economic environment, challenges remain—but so do windows of opportunity. Whether you’re buying, building, or advising, resilience and clarity matter more than ever.