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A recent survey of 1,200 real estate professionals by REsimpli reveals growing concerns about labor shortages and rising material costs in the housing market. Increasing building material prices are a major worry, with 60% of respondents expecting significant or moderate cost hikes, partly driven by proposed import tariffs. Skilled labor shortages are another pressing issue, as 46% of surveyed agents fear a reduced workforce due to potential policy changes that could limit access to immigrant labor, a key component of the construction industry. While some respondents believe labor availability may improve as workers relocate from different regions, rising costs and workforce challenges pose significant obstacles to housing affordability and market stability.

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The housing market feels the heat as homeowners' insurance becomes a growing burden. Skyrocketing premiums have left many little choice in what coverage, if any, for their homes. Canceled policies have been happening nationwide, not just in high-risk-prone areas, and reliance on costly state-backed plans leaves homeowners scrambling and impacts the real estate landscape. We are going to talk about it! I want to hear what you think the answer to this ever-growing problem is. Homebuilders Have TONS Of INVENTORY To Dump Into The Housing Market.

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The number of unsold completed new single-family homes in October 2024 (113,000) reached its highest level since August 2009 (118,000). This trend prompts an important question for the 2025 housing market: Is the rising standing inventory merely an indication that the new construction sector is stabilizing after the unprecedented pandemic housing boom, or does it suggest that builders—especially in regions where unsold inventory is surging—need to implement further affordability measures, such as price reductions or enhanced buyer incentives?

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There are more challenges ahead for the 2025 housing market as rising property taxes and homeowners’ insurance premiums present a mounting challenge to the financial health and decision-making strategies of homeowners. It’s important for homeowners and prospective buyers alike to understand the implications in this environment. Today we will discuss what this could possibly mean or the 2025 market ahead.

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The 2025 mortgage rate forecasts are already outdated due to unexpected inflation data and a hawkish Fed meeting in December, which pushed rates back above 7%. Most analysts had anticipated rates hovering in the low 6% range for the year, but the current outlook suggests rates may remain elevated, with some predicting volatility between 5.75% and 7.25%. Factors like inflation, job market data, and bond spreads will influence whether rates ease lower or spike higher. With recent history showing volatile mortgage trends, 2025 is expected to be another unpredictable year for homebuyers and forecasters alike.

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Jeb Smith’s analysis of Trump’s potential housing policies overlooks key challenges. While he highlights tax cuts, deregulation, and infrastructure investment as positives, he underestimates the risks of labor shortages from stricter immigration policies, rising construction costs from tariffs, and inflation-driven rate hikes. In this livestream we will discuss Jeb's optimism about privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac also ignores the potential for higher mortgage rates without government backing. The reality is, even with a stronger economy, affordability could worsen due to tight inventory and rising prices. Smith’s advice to focus on personal readiness is sound, but his rosy outlook on Trump’s policies misses the mark.

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Less than 25% of homes in the U.S. are being sold to first-time buyers, marking an all-time low. High home prices, averaging $501,000, and interest rates between 6-7% are major hurdles for prospective buyers. While housing inventory has increased slightly, the market remains tough for younger buyers, with the average homebuyer now 56 years old. Corcoran believes that a drop in interest rates to 5% could ignite the market, while rates rising to 7% would likely slow it down significantly.

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Zillow’s 2025 housing market forecast anticipates a "bumpy" year, with home-price growth of 2.6%, aligning with this year’s growth, and 4.3 million existing-home sales projected. Rising inventory, particularly in the Southwest, could shift leverage toward buyers, though elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainties pose challenges. Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and immigration policies may drive up costs for homebuilders, exacerbating affordability issues and impacting new-home sales. Other forecasts vary, with HousingWire expecting 4.2 million sales and 3.5% price appreciation, while Fannie Mae and MBA project 4.3-4.5 million sales, reflecting differing views on the impact of economic and political factors on the housing market.

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Families are facing escalating housing costs, with the median family in the U.S. now needing 38% of their income to cover mortgage payments on a median-priced home, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index. Low-income families fare worse, often spending up to 75% of their earnings. The burden is especially severe in coastal areas like California, where homeownership is often out of reach without a six-figure income. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, leads as the most expensive market, with families needing 85% of their income for housing. In contrast, more affordable markets like Decatur, IL, and Cumberland, MD-WV, allow families to spend just 16-18% of their income on housing. These disparities highlight the growing challenges of housing affordability across the U.S.

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The fate of the housing market in 2025 appears to hinge on a continued period of mortgage interest rate stability, providing a more predictable environment for buyers and sellers alike. Mortgage rates are stabilizing following recent election results. Real estate experts suggest rates may remain in the 6% range into 2025, with volatility as the bond market reacts to economic policies. While presidents don’t directly influence mortgage rates, factors like Treasury yields and Federal Reserve policies play a key role. Buyers may benefit from less competition in winter, while sellers could leverage increased home equity, which reached $17.6 trillion in mid-2024, to make larger down payments and offset higher borrowing costs.

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