2025-04-06
14 分钟Dominique Ross knew exactly what she wanted when she was searching for her first home.
We wanted a single family home.
That was like a non-negotiable because we wanted land.
We have dogs and we like to be outside.
We didn't think it was too outrageous to ask for the things that we were looking for, at least in our market.
And she got them.
Dominique and her fiancé recently closed on a home in Virginia.
It was built in the 60s and checked off enough of her boxes, including the coziness factor.
We've only moved in like the past.
We've been in here for maybe like three weeks,
but one thing we've definitely done is sit down in the den next to the fireplace with like some hot chocolate.
It's very, very vibey.
So how did she land her new home, despite the tough housing market?
And what can her story tell us about what other buyers can expect this year?
Here's your money briefing for Sunday, April 6th.
I'm Ariana Aspudu for The Wall Street Journal, and this is the second installment of our three-part series,
Buying a Home in 2025, Navigating the Crunch.
Last week, we took a snapshot of the housing market to see how interest rates,
inventory, and the economy are affecting prospective buyers.
We looked at how many of them have been sidelined by a tight market.