The legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf’s signature song “No, I Have No Regrets” appears to be the recurring theme in today’s US housing market, as a new report from Realtor.com found post-purchase buyer regret fell from 15% in 2023 to just 8% this year.
The Realtor.com 2025 Consumer Attitudes & Usage Study found nearly four in 10 recent buyers (37%) reported no regrets about their home purchase – up six percentage points from 31% in 2023. With homes sitting on the market a median of 63 days in last month – nearly two weeks (13 days) longer than in October 2023 – the slower pace has given buyers more time to weigh their decisions.
For those who did experience post-purchase regrets, the most common challenges were unexpected home maintenance (16%), higher than anticipated household costs (15%), and drained savings accounts (14%). Among the different age demographics, 60% of boomers reported no regrets at all, compared to 45% of Gen X, 34% of millennials and 27% of Gen Zers.
“As the market has shifted from a fast-paced sellers’ market to one that gives buyers more breathing room, we’re seeing buyer regret trend down,” said Realtor.com Vice President of Research and Insights Laura Eddy. “Today’s buyers are generally more qualified, taking extra time to weigh their options and make confident decisions – factors that are helping reduce second-guessing after purchase. And for many, that means having even more to feel thankful for this season.”
The research for this report was conducted in February by MarketVision Research among 1,267 respondents who had purchased a home in the past 12 months.
And if you are unfamiliar with the earlier Edith Piaf reference, here is the song in question:
