2025 Market Updates

NYC real estate market updates from 2025—inventory, bidding, rates, and neighborhood trends.

{10.2025} Rates Drop, Activity Picks Up—Slightly — Wonderstreet

Market Updates • 12/11/25

By Wonder-st Team

Mortgage rates have dropped by nearly 1% since June, unlocking parts of the NYC real estate market that had been in a holding pattern. The high-end segment has been the most active, while first-time buyers remain relatively quiet. Over the past couple of years, roughly two-thirdsRead More

{08.2025} Market in Motion: Is a New Cycle Beginning? — Wonderstreet

Market Updates • 12/11/25

By Wonder-st Team

August was quiet—as expected during peak vacation season (and yes, I skipped last month’s letter!). But as soon as September arrived, the market woke up. Our listings are drawing more inquiries, and buyers are coming to us with questions again.Read More

{05.2025} Stocks Are Back…Is The Real Estate Market Back? — Wonderstreet

Market Updates • 6/3/25

New Construction Spot Light

It’s so clear to me: if you have the down payment and plan to be in the city for a few years, it makes a lot of sense to buy. That said, while there’s been a slight uptick in activity, NYC still very much remains a buyer’s market.Read More

{04.2025} Caution Returns as Recession Fears Rise — Wonderstreet

Market Updates • 5/6/25

In April, concerns about tariffs and a potential recession continued to weigh on buyers’ minds. Mortgage rates have remained relatively steady, hovering between the high 6s and low 7s since last November.Read More

{02.2025} Anxiety Returns — Wonderstreet

Market Updates • 3/13/25

Since Feb 19, S&P 500 is down 10%, a fast and furious downward correction from the growing confidence the markets exhibited after the election last year.Read More

{1.2025} NYC Real Estate is Heating Up — Wonderstreet

Market Updates • 2/12/25

New Development

The New York City real estate market continued to strengthen in January 2025. The past 2.5 years have been particularly challenging for sellers. While our team listed numerous properties, market conditions didn’t support the prices sellers were hoping for, leading many to rent their properties instead.Read More

5 Predictions for 2025 NYC Real Estate Market — Wonderstreet

Market Updates • 1/16/25

New Development Spotlight

The New York City real estate market closed out 2024 on a high note, particularly in the luxury and new construction sectors, where demand is rising and supply is shrinking.Read More