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Homebuyer Regret Plummets in Buyer's Market
21 Nov
Summary
- Homebuyer regret has significantly decreased since 2023.
- Buyers now have more time and bargaining power.
- Boomer-age buyers report less remorse than Gen Z.
The number of Americans regretting their home purchases has dramatically fallen over the past two years. In 2025, only 8% of U.S. homebuyers expressed feeling they overpaid, a substantial drop from 15% in 2023. This shift is attributed to a market that now provides buyers more time and leverage.
As the housing market moves away from its pandemic-era frenzy, homes are staying on the market longer. This allows prospective buyers to deliberate more, leading to increased confidence and reduced second-guessing post-purchase. Redfin reports 2025 as the strongest buyer's market in over a decade.
Generational differences in homebuying sentiment are also apparent. Boomer-age buyers exhibit the least regret, while Gen Z expresses the most, likely due to differing purchasing power. Buyers who can afford to enter the current market benefit from the ability to negotiate prices and request repairs, privileges scarce in previous years.
