“The biggest story of 2025 right now…demand.” Elizabeth Hart breaks down trends in the real estate market. Office demand is normalizing and many buyers are looking for bigger spaces, she says, citing an increase in back-to-office policies. Stable job growth is driving higher demand than she expected, but she’s waiting a few months to see if the trend continues. However, she thinks the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has balanced out higher rates, allowing for demand to continue in the second half of the year.