America's housing market now worth $55 trillion — after growing 57% in just 5 years. How to still find a deal

If you’ve been saving for a down payment for a house over the past few years, you may have noticed that the goal posts seem to be moving. You’re not imagining things: America’s housing market is supercharged, with prices reaching historic heights. According to Zillow, in June 2025 America’s housing market hit a record value of $55.1 trillion, with a staggering $20-trillion (57%) increase since 2020 [1]. Must Read The gains in 2025 have slowed from the breakneck pace seen between 2020 and 2022, however, ...