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16 large US cities where house prices are set to soar the most in 2025
Homeowners and prospective buyers can expect to see housing prices soar to unprecedented heights in 16 cities across the US, analysts have predicted.
House prices are expected to rise by 3.7 per cent across America next year, which is comparable to the rate they’ve climbed since 2012, Realtor.com has forecasted.
However, forecasters with the real estate website have also predicted that 16 large metropolitan areas will see even higher rates of home appreciation in 2025.
Florida has dominated the forecast with five cities in the sunshine state expected to have price growth rates in the double digits.
But the southwest region – which includes Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada – of the country will get the highest boom in housing prices, according to the forecast.
Phoenix is expected to see the most significant growth in nation in 2025, with analysts predicting a 13.2 per cent price growth estimate, followed by Colorado Springs and Tucson as 12.7 per cent and 12.4 per cent, respectively.
Despite the anticipated home price growth, analysts predict that mortgages rates will keep mortgage payments relatively unchanged in the coming year.
The markets, however, are anticipating lower tax rates and higher economic growth under the incoming Trump Administration, which forecasters predict could result in an increase in disposable household income.
Analysts also note that if the country has both income growth and lower tax rates, houses could become more affordable in 2025 than they were in previous years.
Florida has dominated the 2025 housing price forecast with five cities in the sunshine state expected to have price growth rates in the double digits. Pictured: Lido Key Beach in Sarasota
But the southwest region – which includes Arizona , Colorado , and Nevada – of the country will get the highest boom in housing prices, according to the forecast. Phoenix is expected to see the most significant growth in nation in 2025
A majority of the metropolises that are expected to see a housing price boom next year saw some of the most dramatic increases between 2020 and 2022.
Preston Zeller, Chief Growth Operator at BatchService, a company specializing in real estate data and insights, told DailyMail.com that housing prices soared during this two-year period of ‘low rates and high moving rates from other states’.
Consequentially, these areas saw ‘more of a correction’ when rates started going up in 2022 and 2023, he added.
‘Boom/bust cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix have weathered particularly well due to far West Coast migration patterns to neighboring states,’ Zeller said, adding: ‘Of course Boise and surrounding areas have felt this as well.’
He urged home buyers ‘get their finances in gear right now’, warning that the start of the year may be slow, but by spring and summer one can expect a ‘mad dash for purchasing’.
However, Robert Washington, a Florida-based broker at Savvy Buyers Realty, says he does not expect Florida houses to rise as drastically as forecasters predict.
‘I think we will see a steady increase in prices in our area, but I don’t believe they will soar by any means,’ Washington – whose territory includes three Florida markets that made the Realtor.com list – told DailyMail.com.
Citing how housing prices in the area have ‘come down’ in recent months, Washington predicted prices will increase, but only by a range of 3 to 5 per cent.
‘Demand does already feel like it is picking up leading into the new year. Some of the hurricane stigma feels like it is beginning to fade which certainly helps,’ he admitted.
Washington added: ‘If mortgage rates drop throughout 2025, I think we will see sustained buying activity with modest price increases.’
Here are the 16 cities where Realtor.com analysts expect home prices to soar next year:
1. Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, the capital city of Arizona, is forecast to have the largest increase in home appreciation in 2025. Realtor.com analysts estimate the city will see a price growth of 13.2 per cent and a sales growth of 12.2 per cent
Phoenix, the capital city of Arizona, is forecast to have the largest increase in home appreciation in 2025.
Realtor.com analysts estimate the city will see a price growth of 13.2 per cent and a sales growth of 12.2 per cent.
Phoenix is the most populous city in Arizona and is home to 1.65million people, according to latest census data.
It is known for its year-round sunshine and warm temperatures and boasts a booming job market as well. It’s job market boomed at nearly 12 percent growth since 2019 and became an attractive migration spot for those coming from California, according to a recent report by The National Association of Realtors.
Phoenix also boasts a relatively low cost of livingas well as housing affordability, with the average home value sitting at $414,977, according to the report.
2. Colorado Springs, CO
Analysts expect Colorado Springs to see a price growth of 12.7 per cent and sales growth of 27.1 per cent in 2025, according to Realtor.com
Analysts expect Colorado Springs to see a price growth of 12.7 per cent and sales growth of 27.1 per cent in 2025, according to Realtor.com.
Colorado Springs, a city situated at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains, currently has a median housing sale price of just under half-a-million dollars.
Realtor.com predicts the price will double within the decade, with the city just an hour south from Denver.
The city, which in 2023 recorded a population of 488,664 people, is known for its hiking trails and stunning parks, including Pike National Forest.
3. Tucson, AZ
Realtor.com analysts predict Tucson will see an estimated 12.4 per cent growth in home prices next year. They also expected sales growth to rise by 12.5 per cent
Tucson is the second-largest city in Arizona and his home to 542,629 people, according to 2020 US Census data.
Realtor.com analysts predict Tucson will see an estimated 12.4 per cent growth in home prices next year. They also expected sales growth to rise by 12.5 per cent.
Like Phoenix, which is situated more than 100 miles away, Tucson has become a popular relocation destination due to its nice weather, beautiful desert landscapes and growth in industries like aerospace and defense.
The city is also known for its affordable cost of living, diverse culture, arts scene and outdoor leisure activities.
Housing costs in Tucson are also around 25 per cent cheaper than the national average, according to certified financial planner Andrew Latham.
4. Boise City, ID
Boise, Idaho will see a home price growth of 12.3 per cent and sales growth of 2 per cent in 2025, Realtor.com has forecasted
Boise is the capital city of Idaho and home to 235,421 people, according to population data recorded last year.
The city will see a home price growth of 12.3 per cent and sales growth of 2 per cent in 2025, Realtor.com has forecasted.
The city, which is home to Boise State University, is known for its parks, hiking trails, hot springs, rock climbing and outdoor activities, including skiing and river sports.
Boise, touted for its relatively low cost of living, also offers residents cultural experiences, including museums, shopping, and its arts and culinary scenes.
5. Las Vegas, NV
Analysts estimate that housing prices in Las Vegas will grow by 12.3 per cent in 2025 and that sales will grow by 5.5 per cent
Las Vegas is the most populous city in Nevada and home to 660,929 residents. The city is internationally renowned for its resorts and casinos.
In addition to its shopping, fine dining, and entertainment offerings, Las Vegas earned its ‘Sin City’ nickname due to the prevalence of money crimes, prostitution, and violence in the city.
Las Vegas has benefited from the same west coast migration patterns as Phoenix and Realtor.com analysts expect that growth to continue in the new year.
They estimate that housing prices will grow by 12.3 per cent in 2025 and that sales will grow by 5.5 per cent.
6. Orlando, FL
Orlando, located in Florida, is expected to see house prices grow by 12.1 per cent in 2025, according to Realtor.com’s forecast. The city will also see home sales grow by an estimated 15.2 per cent
Orlando, located in Florida, is expected to see house prices grow by 12.1 per cent in 2025, according to Realtor.com’s forecast.
The city, which had a population of 307,573 at the 2020 census, will also see home sales grow by an estimated 15.2 per cent.
Orlando is home to more than a dozen theme parks, most notably being Walt Disney World which is comprised of several parks.
Universal Studios is also a popular tourist destination, offering visitors access to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
7. Ogden, UT
The mountainous town of Ogden, Utah is located just north of Salt Lake City and home to a population of 87,267 people. Realtor.com has estimated that house prices in Ogden will grow by 11.8 per cent next year, with sales expected to rise by 2.2 per cent
The mountainous town of Ogden, Utah is located just north of Salt Lake City – the state capital – and home to a population of 87,267 people.
Realtor.com has estimated that house prices in Ogden will grow by 11.8 per cent next year, with sales expected to rise by 2.2 per cent.
Ogden has been dubbed a ‘gateway’ to popular ski resorts including Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Nordic Valley.
Visitors can experience hands-on history at Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park, which features life-size dinosaur models and a paleontology lab.
The city is also home to multiple museums and historic Prohibition-era speakeasies that are now popular shopping and dining hubs.
8. Tampa, FL
Housing costs have been on the rise for several years in Tampa, with Realtor.com now expecting prices to grow again this year by 11.8 per cent. Analysts also predict sales growth rates to rise by 9.1 per cent
Tampa is situated along Florida’s Gulf Cost and despite being a major business center, is known for its museums, cultural offerings and access to multiple beaches.
The city had an estimated population of 403,364 in 2023, according to census data, and offers residents a cost of living that is 3 per cent lower than the national average.
The sunshine state, in addition to its warm weather, appeals to Americans looking to lower their annual tax liability, as it is one of the few states that does not impose income tax at the state level.
Housing costs have been on the rise for several years in Tampa, with Realtor.com now expecting prices to grow again this year by 11.8 per cent.
Analysts also predict sales growth rates to rise by 9.1 per cent.
9. Deltona/Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach, which is situated on Florida’s Atlantic coast, is expected to see house prices rise by 11.5 per cent in 2025, according to Realtor.com
Daytona Beach, which is situated on Florida’s Atlantic coast, is expected to see house prices rise by 11.5 per cent in 2025, according to Realtor.com.
Forecasters have also predicated house sales to grow by 7.2 per cent.
Daytona Beach has a population of 82,485 people.
The city, which has been dubbed a popular spring break destination, is also known for its annual Daytona 500 NASCAR race.
10. Memphis, TN
Forecasters predict that house prices in Memphis, Tennessee will grow by 10.5 per cent in 2025, according to Realtor.com. They also expect sales to rise by 8.3 per cent
Forecasters predict that house prices in Memphis, Tennessee will grow by 10.5 per cent in 2025, according to Realtor.com. They also expect sales to rise by 8.3 per cent.
Memphis, which is situated on the Mississippi River, is known for its influential blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll musicians, including Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash.
The city is home to 618,639 residents and a popular tourist destination, with many music lovers coming to the area to visit Presley’s Graceland mansion.
11. Sarasota, FL
Realtor.com has predicted that home prices in Sarasota, Florida will increase by 10.4 per cent next year, with sales expecting to grow by 3.2 per cent
Sarasota is located on the Gulf Coast of the sunshine state and home to an estimated 57,602 people, according to 2020 census data.
The state’s population has climbed over the last decade, having grown from 51,917 at the 2010 census.
Like other coastal cities in Florida, Sarasota offers the appeal of warm weather, beaches and numerous cultural institutions.
Realtor.com has predicted that home prices in Sarasota will increase by 10.4 per cent next year, with sales expecting to grow by 3.2 per cent.
12. Lakeland, FL
Realtor.com analysts predict a house price growth of 10.3 per cent in Lakeland, Florida next year, with sales rising by 10.6 per cent.
Lakeland, Florida is located 36 miles east of Tampa and 55.5 miles west of Orlando.
The city is home to 122,264 residents, according to recent census data, and is bets known for its many lakes.
Florida Southern College is located in Lakeland and the Detroit Tigers also conduct their spring training at a facility in the city.
Realtor.com analysts predict a house price growth of 10.3 per cent in Lakeland next year, with sales rising by 10.6 per cent.
13. Atlanta, GA
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the state’s most populous city. Realtor.com expects house prices to grow by 10.2 per cent in 2025, with sales estimating to grow by 15.1 per cent
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the most populous city in the state with 510,823 residents, according to the last US Census.
The metropolis is home to several businesses, including Coca Cola, has one of the largest aquarium in the country, and is headquarters to CNN.
Realtor.com expects the city’s house prices to grow by 10.2 per cent in 2025, with sales estimating to grow by 15.1 per cent.
Atlanta played an important roles in both the Civil War and the 1960s Civil Rights Movement and is home to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.
14. Austin, TX
Realtor.com predicts that house costs in Austin, Texas will rise by 10.2 per cent in 2025. Forecasters have also predicted sales growth of 14.5 per cent
Realtor.com predicts that house costs in Austin, Texas will rise by 10.2 per cent in 2025. Forecasters have also predicted sales growth of 14.5 per cent.
Austin, the capital of Texas, is home to 979,882 residents, according to recent census data.
The city is home to the University of Texas’ flagship campus and is best known for its eclectic live-music scene, including the annual South by Southwest festival.
Austin is a popular destination for hiking, biking, swimming and boating. Formula One has also hosted the United States Grand Prix just south of the city.
15. Durham, NC
Houses in Durham, North Carolina are expected to become 10.1 per cent more expensive in 2025, according to Realtor.com. Analysts at the firm also predict house sales to grow by 14.1 per cent
Houses in Durham, North Carolina are expected to become 10.1 per cent more expensive in 2025, according to Realtor.com.
Analysts at the firm also predict house sales to grow by 14.1 per cent.
Durham, recorded a population of 283,506 in the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in North Carolina.
It is best known for its science and technology companies, as well as its educational institutions.
16. San Antonio, TX
House appreciation is expected to rise to 10 per cent in San Antonio next year, according to Realtor.com. Home sales in the popular Texas city are also expected to grow by 6.7 per cent
House appreciation is expected to rise to 10 per cent in San Antonio next year, according to Realtor.com.
Home sales in the popular Texas city are also expected to grow by 6.7 per cent.
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has announced that his government will take over the running of Onitsha Main Market.
The governor had last Monday visited the market and also announced a one week closure over the continued adherence to sit at home protest by traders in the market.
The closure had generated a lot of tension, leading to protests by the traders, while the governor stuck to his gone, insisting that the market will remain closed for one week. He also held a meeting with the leaders of the market yesterday, where he presented them with two options.
Though it was a closed door meeting, which held at the Light House, Awka, a source in the meeting told THISDAY that the traders chose to open their shops on Monday, against an earlier option of demolishing and remodelling the market.
The source said: “The governor gave them two options. The first included; they will resume full trading activities on Mondays, mark attendance as required, while he regenerate and reorganise the market, demolish all illegal structures and plazas and create proper spaces and car parks. The second includes; To continue with Sit-at-Home on Mondays and risk the demolition of the market and use two-years for its reconstruction to restore it to its original master plan.
“The governor told them that restoring parking facilities in Main Market is an emergency, and any illegal structure erected at the park would be demolished soonest.”
It was gathered that the traders choose the first option, which will involve them opening on Monday, and giving the governor the go ahead to remove illegal structures to make way for wider roads in the market and restoring its packing space.
During the meeting, the governor told the traders that a committee will be set up to rectify all occupants of shops in the market, and that this will commence work soon, insisting that the government needs to know those who are trading in its market.
The governor was also said to have rejected a plea for the market to be opened on Saturday, insisting it can only be opened on Monday, when their compliance will again be re-accessed.
“The traders agreed to the terms, and will on Monday reopen the market to recommence business,” the source said.
Meanwhile, secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared what it called Biafra-wide solidarity lockdown which is to hold on Monday in solidarity with Onitsha traders and to demand for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s immediate release.
A press release by the group’s publicity secretary, Mr Emma Powerful said the total shutdown across Biafraland is a direct, peaceful, and unified response to the shutting down of Onitsha Main Market for one week by Soludo.
The release said: “We remind Governor Soludo and his Abuja sponsors that the Monday sit-at-home originated as a peaceful protest demanding the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the very cause that has galvanized global attention to Biafra’s quest for self-determination.
“Attempts to twist this into “economic sabotage” or “criminality” will fail. The markets thrived during Christmas Mondays without incident, proving that voluntary compliance stems from genuine solidarity, not fear. Soludo’s escalation only exposes his desperation to provoke confrontation at a time when Biafra’s international profile is rising and diplomatic efforts are gaining traction.
“On Monday, February 2, 2026, we call on all Biafrans traders, transporters, banks, schools, civil servants, and every sector across Anambra, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, and beyond to observe this solidarity strike peacefully.
“Remain indoors, refrain from all commercial and public activities, and demonstrate to the world our disciplined resolve. This is not about disruption for its own sake; it is about standing with Onitsha traders who are being punished for demanding justice, and reaffirming that no governor can coerce free citizens into abandoning their rights or their solidarity.”
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BUA Chairman Is My Ex-Husband – Tinubu’s Minister Opens Up On Past Secret With Abdul Samad Rabiu
Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa has opened up about her former marriage to BUA Group chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu, describing it as a meaningful and life-shaping experience.
In a conversation on the MIC On Podcast with Channels Television journalist Seun Okinbaloye, Musawa reflected on her bond with Rabiu, saying their connection has remained strong despite their separation.
She explained that their relationship has evolved into one grounded in family ties, mutual respect, and continued support.
Musawa shared that although they are no longer married, they remain close and involved in each other’s lives.
She also pointed out the lasting connection between their families, noting that her daughter, Khadija, was named after Rabiu’s grandmother, showing the enduring link between them.
The minister described her time with Rabiu as one of the most memorable periods of her life.
She stated that there is no bitterness between them and that she will continue to support him in his endeavors, maintaining respect and care for their shared history.
She said: “We love each other because you love your family, obviously. But Samad is my brother. He’s my family. That’s what he is. And I’m his sister and his family, too. The marriage of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had.
“He is my ex-husband, but we are still family. We juggle coming from a background where, once you’re joined together, you continue to participate in each other’s lives. And so, we were married, and now we are just family.
“My daughter Khadija was named after Samad’s grandmother.
“We continue to share a deep respect and a love, and more than anything, support for each other. I’ll continue to be his greatest cheerleader.”
Abdul Samad Rabiu leads BUA Group, a Nigerian conglomerate with investments in cement, sugar, and other industries, and is regarded as one of the country’s leading business figures.
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reiterated the statutory deadline of 31st January 2026 for all employers of labour in Lagos State to fulfil their statutory obligation to file their annual tax returns for the 2025 financial year.
In a statement issued on Thursday, January 19, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr Ayodele Subair, reminded employers that the obligation to file annual returns is in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 (NTAA).
Dr Subair explained that employers are required to file detailed returns on emoluments and compensation paid to their employees, as well as payments made to their service providers, vendors and consultants, and to ensure that all applicable taxes due for the year 2025 are fully remitted. He emphasised that filing of annual returns is a mandatory legal obligation, and warned that failure to comply will result in statutory sanctions, including administrative penalties, as prescribed under the new tax law.
According to Section 14 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 (NTAA), employers are required to file detailed annual returns of all emoluments paid to employees, including taxes deducted and remitted to relevant tax authorities. Such returns must be filed and submitted not later than January 31 each year.
Dr Subair stated
“Employers must prioritise the timely filing of their annual income tax returns. Compliance should be part of our everyday business practice. Early and accurate filing not only ensures adherence to the law as required by the Nigerian Constitution, but also supports effective revenue tracking, which is important to Lagos State’s fiscal planning and sustainability.”
He further noted that in Lagos State, electronic filing via the LIRS eTax platform remains the only approved and acceptable mode of filing, as manual submissions have been completely phased out. This measure, he said, is aimed at simplifying and standardising tax administration processes in the State.
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