It seems that 2025 has already been…well, a lot. And if you’re thinking about buying property this year, the plot only thickens: Many states are enacting new real estate laws that will likely play a major role in how dwellers approach buying, selling, and even renting. While the news of changes isn’t exactly shocking, as President Donald Trump planned to eliminate “unnecessary” regulations shortly after winning the 2024 election, you’ll want to know how they affect you.
“A new administration always has an impact on the confidence or lack thereof that people have in the real estate market and their timing of when you buy or sell,” says McKenzie Ryan, real estate agent and founder of her eponymous team at Douglas Elliman. “Right now, there is naturally an air of uncertainty as we wait to understand what Trump’s priorities are that may impact real estate before making any big moves.”
However, Ryan says that the current state of the real estate market didn’t just start with the new year or the new administration. “It has been a long journey of uncertainty since 2020,” she reasoned. So what changes can we expect for the rest of 2025? Read on to learn more about the real estate trends that we’re already seeing surging across the country.
A Surge of Homes and ADUs
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