Many “experts” are projecting reasons for optimism in the real estate market. Wall Street predicts the Fed will be cutting rates, Fannie Mae projects mortgage rates to come down, NAR expects listings to increase, and places like "Housing Wire" report shifts in confidence. I sit down with Chris Rao, 3rd generation Managing Broker, Marketing Director, Owner and Training Coordinator at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Page Realty, to discuss why he and his team are excited about the upcoming year. We discuss real estate and mortgage trends and what we expect more of in 2024.