2025 Real Estate SURPRISES No One Predicted | The Den Ep. 99

Was 2025 a boom or a bust for real estate?In this lively year-end recap, The Den team, Ben Lyons, Paul Barry, Aspen, and Shannon Martinez, dive into what really happened across the housing market in 2025. From affordability challenges and buyer behavior shifts to surprising stats on commercial conversions and single women leading home purchases, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and hard-earned wisdom. If you’re a buyer, seller, or agent in the Four Corners region, this episode is your must-hear market download.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Termination rates in 2025 caught many by surprise• Interest rates fluctuated but not as sharply as predicted• Farmington’s market proved more stable due to jobs, not rates• 75% of homes on the market are overpriced, per Bankrate• Average U.S. homeowner spends $1,783/month on hidden costs• Single millennial women were the second-largest buyer group in 2025• Remote work continues to reshape housing and commercial real estate• Proximity to Starbucks can increase home values• Experienced agents (top 15%) handled over 50% of transactions• FSBO (For Sale by Owner) sales dropped significantly in 2025BEST MOMENTS00:00:36. “Was it a yummy year or a dummy year in real estate?”00:01:48. “Termination rates that were really high... most people didn’t realize.”00:02:34. “Farmington… wasn’t scared of the interest rates. It was more based on jobs and affordability.”00:04:46. “According to Bankrate, 75% of homes on the market are overpriced.”00:07:56. “The hidden costs of homeownership soar to an average of $1,783 a month.”00:11:00. “Single millennial women solidified the number two spot… 20% of the buyers.”00:14:47. “See that building? It’s like 5% occupied. A ghost town.”00:17:40. “Proximity to Starbucks can boost your home value.”00:20:08. “10 to 15% of experienced agents were responsible for over 50% of the business.”00:23:06. “FSBO was closer to 5–7%. People are trusting realtors a little bit more.”Ad link: Visit our website to schedule a consultation.TikTokInstagramFacebookBuyer Video SeriesSeller Video SeriesSign up for our newsletter for valuable insights and updates.  This podcast has been brought to you by APodcastGeek