March – Comin’ In Like A  Lion! Make sure you’re keeping your head on a swivel.

While we know that unexpected things can intervene in our lives and change our day, month, year, or our life, we understand that these events are not common. We take in the initial shock, respond or react (depending on our personalities) and we absorb this new fact into our lives.

It is becoming evident that 2025 is a year where new and unexpected things are going to occur at a frequency that is not the norm for us. It is amazing how many times in a day we can be surprised. These rapid changes can be unsettling and can lead to reactive decision making.

What does this have to do with real estate you may ask? Well, we saw some similar patterns during the pandemic where uncertainty reigned, and you never really felt settled. This caused many people to make decisions about their jobs, where they lived, and their future based on a lot of changing variables. Five years later, some of those assumptions have not panned out and now their jobs, where they lived, and their assumed futures are changing – again.

Our words of caution: While circumstances can and will change, try to avoid knee-jerk decisions based on knee-jerk decisions; especially ones that may change or seem capricious. Seek counsel of trusted partners to help you navigate a changing environment.

Vince & Jane

As we have mentioned repeatedly in our newsletters, markets are local. They are impacted by local economics, local supply & demand, local weather, etc. Here are some examples:

• Florida: Many areas of Florida have more supply than demand. They are being affected by increased homeowners insurance premiums and new condominium rules. This is keeping buyers at bay as the cost of ownership increases. Home prices are starting to decrease.
• Washington, D.C.: In the Washington, D.C. metro area, all eyes are watching how changes to the federal workforce may affect the housing market. There have been increased listings coming on the market as people may need to move to find other employment. It is too soon to tell what impact these changes may have. We talk about this more in our YouTube.
• Pennsylvania: Here in the Philadelphia metro area, our supply of homes for sale is extremely low. We cannot build homes in this area at a cost or pace necessary to absorb the demand. Prices are pretty firm as buyers struggle to get a home. Affordability, a nationwide issue, is also making buyers more discerning. This area is becoming more attractive because we have a diverse economy, good location, and boring weather. We also have a YouTube about this as well.

Regardless of where your real estate needs are located, reach out to us so we can connect you with local experts who know a market and can keep you fully informed.

For example, our daughter and son-in-law are moving to Washington, D.C. this summer. We connected them with an agent in that area. He pointed them to an area to consider that was not even on their radar that is better than the locations they thought they wanted to move to.

Expert Fishing Derby – Linvilla Orchards

Fishermen after big game, this derby is for you! All are welcome to their Expert Fishing Derby which boasts the biggest fish and biggest prizes! Orchard Lake is stocked to capacity with hundreds of our biggest and best Rainbow and Brown Trout. This derby is where you’ll find our most competitive fishermen and fisher-women alike. This is your chance to win the grand prize and a year’s worth of bragging rights! See more using the link below:

Marsh Creek State Park

As the weather warms up, how about getting back outside to do some hiking? Marsh Creek State Park is home to more than 19 miles of trails for all experience levels. The trails explore a variety of habitats including forest, field, and wetlands. Most of the trails are accessible from the west launch parking area. Here is a link for more info:

Looking for more market insights? Read our February 2025 Market Update for a look at how the winter market set up this spring.

Explore our Global Luxury Search tool to view active listings across the U.S. and abroad, or revisit our featured blog post,
Key Factors Affecting Home Construction Trends in 2025.

Want to learn more about how The Cyr Team helps clients buy and sell confidently? Visit our
About The Cyr Team page to see our approach in action.

The Cyr Team is a husband-and-wife real estate partnership based in Kennett Square, PA, proudly serving the Philadelphia suburbs, Chester County, Delaware County, and Northern Delaware — including West Chester, Newark, and Wilmington.

With 20+ years of full-time experience, 300+ transactions, and 76+ five-star Google reviews, The Cyr Team is trusted by clients and professionals for expertise, integrity, and results. Jane leads with empathy and people-first service; Vincent brings disciplined systems and market strategy.

Whether you’re relocating to West Chester, moving within Newark, or selling in Wilmington, The Cyr Team provides trusted partnership and proven performance to help you move forward with confidence.

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