New Listings Are Surging
September 7, 2026 | 8 Minute Read The housing market is beginning to look considerably different than it did just a few years ago. New listings are increasing, inventory is growing, sellers are becoming more willing to negotiate, and buyers are gaining leverage. At the same time, however, mortgage rates remain elevated and buyer demand […]
Why Flipping Houses Is Getting Harder
August 3, 2026 | 2 Minute Read The latest housing data reinforces what many investors are already experiencing: building new homes has become increasingly difficult to justify financially. Housing starts have fallen to their lowest level since 2020, and builders continue pulling back as higher interest rates, rising construction costs, and slower sales compress profit […]
Why Investors Are Buying Townhomes
March 23, 2026 | 2 Minute Read We currently own almost 15 acres of land in Birmingham, just north of downtown about 10 miles in Center Point. Back in 2018, we purchased this land for almost nothing with the goal of building both a townhome and garden home development — both already fully zoned for […]
My Seven Housing Market Predictions for 2026
December 29, 2025 | 3 Minute Read As we look ahead to 2026, one thing is clear: the housing market is stabilizing, not resetting. Rates are higher than the ultra-low levels of the past, inventory is gradually improving, and buyers and sellers are adjusting expectations accordingly. Here’s a breakdown of the seven most important trends […]
The Housing Bubble Nobody Wants to Admit
September 15, 2025 | 2.5 Minute Read Everyone’s waiting for the Fed to make its next move on rates. My prediction through the end of the year? September 18 → Cut 0.50% (from 5.25% → 4.75%) October 31 → Cut 0.25% (from 4.75% → 4.50%) December 11 → Cut 0.25% (from 4.50% → 4.25%) But […]
Is the Market Shifting?
May 19, 2025 | 3 Minute Read Lately, I’m noticing subtle shifts in the market—lower inventory, softening prices, and a drop in cash buyers. These changes are shaping my buying and exit strategies. Over the years, I’ve bought, owned, and flipped thousands of houses. I survived the 2008 crash… barely. By 2009, I was $1.5 […]
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 […]