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If it feels like buyers finally caught a break in 2025, the data backs that up. According to newly released national housing data from Redfin, homebuyers last year secured the deepest price discounts seen in more than 13 years. That shift matters not just nationally, but right here in Boise, Eagle, and across the Treasure Valley.

Let’s break down what happened, why it matters, and how local buyers and sellers can use this information moving forward.

 

BUYERS NEGOTIATED HARDER IN 2025, AND IT PAID OFF

Redfin’s analysis of nationwide MLS data shows that the typical homebuyer who purchased below the asking price in 2025 received an average discount of 7.9%, the largest since 2012. Nearly two out of every three buyers closed on a home for less than the original list price, the highest share since 2019.

Even more telling, about one in four buyers who negotiated discounts walked away with 10% or more off the asking price. That kind of leverage was almost unheard of during the peak pandemic years, when bidding wars and waived contingencies were common.

In dollar terms, Redfin estimates that buyers who paid under list price saved roughly $31,500 on average, based on last year’s median list price of $399,900. Across all buyers, including those who paid full price or above, the average discount still landed at nearly $15,200.

This signals a major shift from the ultra-competitive conditions we saw just a few years ago.

 

WHAT TYPES OF HOMES SAW THE BIGGEST DISCOUNTS

Not all property types behaved the same. According to Redfin’s data:

• Condo buyers averaged discounts of 8.1%

• Single-family home buyers averaged 7.9%

• Townhome buyers averaged 6.5%

Interestingly, 2025 marked the first time since 2014 that condos sold at deeper discounts than single-family homes. That’s a notable trend for buyers exploring lower-maintenance or entry-level options, including those relocating to the Boise area from higher-priced markets.

 

PAYING OVER ASKING PRICE BECAME RARE

Only 22.8% of buyers nationwide paid more than list price in 2025, the lowest share since 2019. Meanwhile, 15.6% paid exactly the asking price, a figure that has remained relatively stable over time.

Redfin identified just four metro areas where buyers typically paid above asking price, including San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Newark, New Jersey. None of those conditions reflect what buyers are experiencing here in the Treasure Valley, where negotiation opportunities have become much more common.

 

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR BOISE AND EAGLE BUYERS

For buyers in Boise, Eagle, and surrounding communities, this data reinforces what we’ve been seeing locally. Homes are still selling, but pricing strategy, condition, and days on market matter more than they did during the frenzy years.

Buyers should not automatically rule out homes slightly above their target budget. As Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan noted, sellers are increasingly open to concessions, whether that’s a price reduction, closing cost assistance, or repair credits.

This is where working with an experienced local team like Abmont Realty Group makes a difference. Knowing which listings are realistically negotiable and how to structure an offer can easily translate into real savings.

 

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Boise or Eagle and want to understand how these national trends apply locally, the team at Abmont Realty Group is here to help. Call 208-789-4320 for a clear, no-pressure conversation about your next move.