Will Real Estate Investors Benefit as Market Thaws?
February 3, 2025 | 3 Minute Read The U.S. residential real estate market is showing signs of thawing after a slow December, with a surge in new listings and a gradual easing of the “lock-in” effect. This shift presents opportunities for real estate investors looking to scoop up properties at favorable prices before the market […]
Why Starter Homes Are Disappearing
January 20, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read In the early 1980s, nearly 40% of newly built homes were considered entry-level. By 2023, only 9% of new homes fit this category. If this trend continues, the affordability of homeownership for younger generations will become increasingly out of reach. Simultaneously, the homebuilding industry is slowing, exacerbating the […]
Where’s the Real Estate Market Headed?
August 26, 2024 | 3 Minute Read With high interest rates creating obstacles in the real estate market, it’s important to monitor how these conditions are shifting. While the current climate has slowed market activity, a recent decline in mortgage rates could indicate a turning point. Recognizing these trends can provide insight into what the […]
Financing the Future of Housing Development
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 2 Minutes The term “median home price” often gets tossed around, but what does it really mean? Let’s break it down. “Median” simply refers to the middle value in a set of numbers when they’re arranged from lowest to highest. It’s not an average; it’s that middle point. But […]
Forecasting Stability in the 2025 Real Estate Market
April 29, 2024 | Reading Time: 1 Minute In 2025, the real estate market may experience a surge, with an estimated 2 million houses projected to be available for sale. However, there’s skepticism about the accuracy of this number. Some experts believe it could be inflated due to preferences for post-pandemic living rather than essential housing […]
A Roadmap for a Gradual Correction in the Housing Market
April 22, 2024 | Reading Time: 2 Minutes Considering the present market landscape, where affordability is stretched, we can foresee a gradual correction rather than an abrupt crash. While short-term price increases may occur due to factors like declining interest rates and reentering buyers, sustained growth appears unlikely. Instead, we should anticipate a slow adjustment […]
The Sub 6% Rate Shift
April 22, 2024 | Reading Time: 1.5 Minutes What happens if interest rates drop below 6%? Will it prompt those on the sidelines to make their move? Will sellers who previously struggled find renewed opportunity? Or will it be buyers who were previously unable to qualify at higher rates? Our prediction leans towards a surge […]