GVR's 2025 H1 residential market forecast: Strong year ahead for real estate
Thursday, January 16, 2025

Our latest GVR Economics 2025 housing market forecast anticipates improved momentum, primarily driven by lower borrowing costs.
Sales are expected to continue building on late-2024 momentum, stabilizing in line with historical norms by mid-year, while prices are projected to rise moderately, supported by lower interest rates and tighter inventory levels.
Read the forecast below.
Key highlights
- Fundamental factors that drive our market such as household formation, population growth, and employment growth will remain fairly strong.
- Lower borrowing costs are likely to further spur homebuyer demand.
- Inventory levels for each market segment will play the deciding role as to whether prices appreciate or hold steady in 2025.