Real Estate Market Minute

Several U.S. metros have seen significant declines from the spring with respect to how much it costs per month in housing payments. I go over which ones and what it will most likely mean for these local real estate markets going forward.

The Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point rate cut decision on Wednesday, September 18th. How significant is this to mortgage rates and the housing market overall? I dive into the decision, what it means for rates and the real estate market going forward.

Rent prices are falling significantly year over year in some major U.S. cities. I go over which cities are getting hit the hardest and the 2 primary reasons why this is happening. Will it continue?

With all the headlines it’s hard to understand what is really happening in the U.S. housing market. But what if we are just in a normal, balanced real estate market that sees no advantage to buyer or seller? I dive into this question, discuss what a balanced market means, and what I see going forward based on the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Retirement aged adults and even younger adults are sharing housing arrangements more than ever before due to rising mortgage, taxes, and insurance costs. What could this new trend known as “Boommates” mean for the housing market going forward and much more on today’s show.

According to Redfin the median monthly mortgage payment decreased year over year for the first time since 2020. This should have major implications on the housing market. I will discuss this and where mortgage rates are headed next.

Buyer demand continues to wane even though rates are lower and new listings and new construction homes are increasing. What is the problem and when will buyers start to come back?

Experts weigh in on their latest forecasts for home values, the direction of mortgage rates, as well as the number of homes sold for the 2nd half of 2024. I run through their opinions as well as weigh in on what I think about all of it.

The number of renter households is growing much faster than ever before as compared to homeowner households according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Should we expect this trend to continue? Also what should it mean for you as a real estate investor?

Stock and bond markets are spinning out of control in the last week and it’s bringing interest rates and mortgage rates down rapidly. Just what will this mean for housing demand and the overall real estate market between now and the end of the year? There is much more to this market action than you think.