Economic uncertainty is once again making headlines, and with increased talk of a potential slowdown, many homeowners and prospective buyers here in the Inland Empire are asking the same question: What does this mean for our local housing market?
A Tale of Two Housing Markets For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the market, giving buyers a bit more breathing room. In other words, it’s a tale of two markets, and...
National data shows that inventory is climbing significantly, with over 892,000 active listings in March 2025, the highest it’s been in years. In fact, more sellers are putting their homes on the market each month, with 435,960 new listings added in March alone, according to Redfin and Realtor.com.
With prices on the rise in nearly every area of life, it’s natural to wonder how the housing market is holding up—especially here in the Inland Empire. Some homeowners and buyers in San Bernardino and Riverside counties are concerned that rising living costs might lead to more missed mortgage payments and possibly a spike in foreclosures. And yes, national data shows a slight uptick in foreclosure...
While many markets across the U.S. are grappling with sluggish housing starts due to economic uncertainty and higher interest rates, the Inland Empire is quietly becoming a construction hot spot.
After the crash, builders pulled production way back. As a result, they built far fewer homes than the market needed. And that was a consistent problem that lasted for over a decade. That long stretch of underbuilding created a major housing shortage, which is still a challenge today
The U.S. housing market in 2025 is showing signs of stabilization, with national trends indicating a cautious optimism. However, regional markets like San Bernardino and the Inland Empire (IE) in Southern California are experiencing unique dynamics that set them apart. This blog post delves into the national housing trends and contrasts them with the specific trends observed in the San Bernardino and Inland Empire real estate markets.