60 Housing Markets Are Crashing — What Baltimore Homeowners Should Actually Be Watching
Let’s be real: headlines like “The Housing Market Is Crashing!” get clicks… but that doesn’t mean they’re wrong.
In a recent video from Sachs Realty (a Maryland-based brokerage known for no-nonsense market updates), they pointed out that over 60 major housing markets across the U.S. are now seeing year-over-year price declines — and more could be on the chopping block soon. But here’s the deal: I’m not here to recap a YouTube video. I’m a full-time Realtor working the Baltimore-area market every single day, and what I care about is what this actually means for real people — buyers, sellers, and investors — right here in Maryland.
If you’re buying or selling in 2025, the rules have changed. Here’s what you need to know.
The National Market: A Slow Slide, Not a Crash Landing
Here’s the high-level summary Sachs Realty broke down — and honestly, I’m seeing a lot of this play out in conversations with clients:
60+ major markets are down year-over-year in home values.
Zillow projects another 1.7% national drop over the next 12 months.
Builders are nervous, offering rate buy-downs, slashing prices, and throwing in every incentive they can to move product.
Inventory is climbing, especially in overheated states like Florida, Texas, and Arizona.
Foreclosures are rising, slowly but steadily — a red flag we haven’t seen in years.
2025 is shaping up to be the weakest market since 2011. That’s not doom and gloom — that’s data.
What's Actually Happening in the Baltimore Market?
We didn’t have the massive spike in prices like Austin or Phoenix, so our correction isn’t likely to be as dramatic. But we’re not bulletproof either.
Here’s what I’m seeing locally:
Great listings still sell fast, but pricing has to be razor-sharp.
Buyers are way more selective — they’ve dealt with rate hikes, inflation, and economic uncertainty. No one’s overpaying anymore.
Overpriced homes sit, plain and simple. And when they sit, the price drops… and drops again.
Sellers who’ve been in their home for 20+ years still have equity, but expectations need a reality check.
Investors are circling, especially those who’ve been on the sidelines for a while. They smell opportunity in listings that linger.
If You’re a Seller in 2025…
You’ve got one shot to price it right. This market does not reward testing the waters. If your home is clean, updated, and priced well — it’ll move. If not? Expect silence.
Also: buyers now want value, not just aesthetics. If your roof is aging, your HVAC is 20 years old, or your photos are dark and crooked? You’ve already lost half the pool.
If You’re a Buyer in 2025…
You’re not walking into a fire sale, but you do have leverage again.
Look for:
Seller credits
Rate buy-downs
Flexible timelines
Motivated sellers who’ve been sitting for 30+ days
But don’t wait too long — the best homes still get snapped up, especially in places like Perry Hall, Towson, and Parkville where inventory stays tight.
For the Investors Out There…
This is your window. Margins are back. Off-market deals are trickling out. And sellers with deferred maintenance are finally starting to negotiate again.
If you're cash-heavy and know how to analyze a deal, 2025 is your chance to buy while everyone else is confused.
My Take: Strategy > Panic
This isn’t a crash — it’s a course correction. And in markets like Baltimore and Harford County, that doesn’t mean pull back… it means get smart.
Whether you’re:
Thinking about selling a home you’ve owned for decades,
Trying to time your first purchase right,
Or looking for a needle-in-the-haystack investment…
I can help you navigate it — with real data, real experience, and no BS.
Text me anytime at 410-670-4762
Or visit www.RealvolutionHomes.com
Let’s talk strategy. The right move today beats the perfect move next year.
P.S.
Payton’s volleyball season just wrapped (finally!) — and before I could even pretend to take a break, she’s already signed up for summer clinics. So yeah, slowing down isn’t happening in this house… or this market.
