Residential Real Estate Market Report 2025

The residential real estate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.11 trillion in 2024 to $10.62 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to economic stability and growth, interest rates and mortgage accessibility, population growth and urbanization, government policies and incentives, demographic trends.

The residential real estate market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.84 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to low-interest rates, shifts in remote work practices, environmental sustainability, changing household structures. Major trends in the forecast period include affordable housing initiatives, impact of generational preferences, adaptive reuse projects, focus on health and safety features, global market connectivity.

The anticipated growth in the residential real estate market is primarily fueled by the increasing demand for residential properties. Residential structures, designed to meet the living needs of individuals or families, are witnessing a surge in demand, prompting the construction of high-rise and mixed-use buildings. This uptick in demand not only fuels housing needs but also creates opportunities for urban renewal and redevelopment, thereby contributing to the overall expansion of the residential real estate sector. For instance, in March 2023, the United States Census Bureau reported a significant year-over-year increase of 13.8% in the number of privately owned housing units approved by building permits, reaching 1,524,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis.

The growth of the residential real estate market is the rising number of nuclear families. Characterized by both parents and their children living together in a single household, nuclear families are becoming more prevalent. This demographic shift is translating into an increased demand for residential houses, further propelling the residential real estate market. In June 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics noted a notable increase of 1 million families in the past decade, reaching a total of 7.5 million, with families comprising two working partners experiencing a 1.9% rise. This trend underscores the role of growing nuclear families in driving the expansion of the residential real estate market.

The residential real estate market is witnessing a notable trend with the increasing adoption of AI technology by companies operating in this sector. In September 2022, Restb.ai, a Spain-based computer vision provider for real estate, introduced the MLS Suite for Multiple Listing Services, incorporating AI-powered tools to automate listing entry processes, enhance user safety on IDX and VOW websites, and augment the value of MLS data. The suite offers solutions such as AI tagging, compliance, MLS match, and property descriptions.

Leading companies in the residential real estate market are increasingly focused on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as AI-powered smart buyer's agents, to streamline property searches, enhance customer experiences, and provide personalized recommendations tailored to buyer preferences and market trends. These AI-driven agents offer significant advantages in residential real estate by analyzing data to provide customized property suggestions and facilitate the purchasing process. For example, in April 2024, reAlpha Tech Corp., a US-based real estate technology firm, introduced Claire, an AI-powered smart buyer's agent designed to assist homebuyers from the property search phase to closing, serving as a no-cost alternative to traditional agents. Featuring a 24/7 conversational interface and sophisticated generative AI, Claire utilizes over 400 data attributes to match buyers with suitable properties while offering support for tours, offers, and negotiations. This launch represents a notable shift in the residential real estate market toward a zero-commission model, which could save homebuyers billions in realtor fees.

In March 2023, The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, a Canada-based real estate company, made a strategic move by acquiring Lincoln Residential, a US-based real estate development and management company specializing in multifamily residential properties. This acquisition allows Cadillac Fairview Corporation to expand its presence in residential real estate, increase market share, and enhance its customer offerings. The specific terms and amount of the acquisition remain undisclosed.

Major companies operating in the residential real estate market include Real Estate Maximums, Sotheby’s International Realty, CBRE Group Inc., Keller Williams Realty Inc., Colliers International, Christie's International Real Estate, D. R. Hortons Inc., DLF Ltd., IJM Corporation Berhad, Lennar Corporation, Pultegroup Inc., Savills plc, Cushman Wakefield Inc., Anywhere Real Estate Inc., Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, Century 21 Real Estate LLC, ERA Real Estate, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Redfin Corporation, Zillow Group Inc., Movoto Real Estate, Compass Inc., Realogy Holdings Corp, Allen Tate Companies, William Raveis Real Estate, John L. Scott Real Estate, Houlihan Lawrence, Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the global residential real estate market size in 2024. The regions covered in the residential real estate market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the residential real estate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Residential real estate encompasses properties intended for individual or family habitation, comprising single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums.

The primary categories of residential real estate comprise apartments, condominiums, landed houses, and villas. Apartments represent individual units within a larger building or complex, typically owned by a single entity or a property management company. Pricing options range from affordable to mid-range and luxury, with unit sizes categorized as less than 50 square meters, 51 to 80 square meters, 81 to 110 square meters, 111 to 200 square meters, and more than 200 square meters. Sales and rental are the core business activities, facilitated through various channels, including online and offline platforms.

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The residential real estate market includes revenues earned by entities by constructing properties, rental income, and vacation rentals. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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