For the first time since 2023, down payments across the U.S. are trending downward. And Tampa Bay is no exception.
According to a recent Redfin report, the median down payment dropped to $62,468, reflecting a 1% decrease year-over-year. However, the average percentage of the purchase price being put down held steady at 15%, suggesting that lower home prices are helping to bring total down payment costs down—good news for local buyers.
So, what's driving this change?