In this episode of the Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Podcast, we examine how a newly proposed 401(k) plan could influence long-term wealth building — just as the housing market shows early signs of thawing after an extended period of rate pressure and limited affordability.

We explore how potential retirement policy changes may affect buyer confidence, down payment strategies, and future housing demand, while also discussing what a thawing housing market could mean for home prices, inventory, and opportunity in the months ahead.