Hey there from Graystone Investment Group—your trusted team of brokers, investors, property managers, and real estate nerds (the cool kind).
In this video, we’re diving into the latest housing market numbers for February 2025, and they tell a pretty interesting story. Whether you’re a new investor, seasoned landlord, or just curious about what’s really going on with prices and inventory—we’ve got you covered.
Let’s get right to it. According to the new data from Realtor.com®, the number of homes actively for sale jumped by 27.5% compared to February 2024. That’s a huge inventory boost—aka, buyers have a lot more options right now. This also marks the 16th straight month of growing inventory, which means this isn’t just a little hiccup. It’s a real trend that’s been building up.
We’re also seeing that the total number of unsold homes (including those under contract but not yet closed) rose 18.2% year over year. So more homes are sitting a bit longer—buyers are taking their time, and sellers are having to adjust their expectations.
So, what does all this mean for investors?
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If you’re buying, this is your moment to negotiate—hard. You’ve got leverage again.
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If you’re selling, welcome to a market where pricing matters more than ever. The days of throwing out a number and getting 10 offers? That ship has sailed.
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And if you’re holding? Well, this is the time to reassess your equity, your exit plan, or maybe snag a deal while the market is cooling.
The biggest trend we’re watching at Graystone is price reductions. More sellers are dropping their asking prices to match what the market is really willing to pay. That’s usually one of the first signs of a potential slowdown in price growth. It doesn’t mean a crash—it just means the market is finally catching its breath after sprinting for the last few years.
From our view here at Graystone, we’re using this shift to help our clients move smarter:
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We’re helping buyers find motivated sellers.
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We’re coaching landlords on when to refinance, when to sell, or when to just sit tight.
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And we’re making sure our Property Management team is aligned with investor goals as the market resets.
At the end of the day (we try not to say that, but it works here), this is all about strategy over emotion. We’ve been through hot markets, cold markets, and everything in between. Our advice? Don’t chase trends. Make decisions based on data and a long-term game plan.
So whether you’re local to Tampa or investing (out of state) with us remotely, we want you to be informed and empowered. Watch the video, drop your comments or questions below, and don’t forget—we’re here to help you invest smart and stress less.
Stay tuned for more updates, and remember:
You invest, we do the rest.
