Join Dylan De Bruin alongside Chris Chiaramonte, Ethan Hokel, and Jason Mickelson as they explore where the real estate market has been, where it appears to be heading, and what a more “normalized” market could look like in the year ahead. The group debates projections for existing and new home sales, discusses the role of interest rates and potential government intervention, and breaks down how shifting market conditions are impacting buyer and seller behavior.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:28 Catching Up: Recent Events and Milestones

01:53 Market Sentiments and Buyer Activity

04:11 Debate: Should Interest Rates Come Down?

06:02 Impact of Interest Rates on Affordability

13:44 News and Legislative Updates

17:58 Inventory and New Construction Trends

26:21 Analyzing Recent Home Price Trends

27:06 Projections for Home Price Appreciation

28:03 Debating the Impact of Interest Rates on Home Prices

29:13 Affordability and Wage Growth

30:53 Challenges for First-Time Home Buyers

31:27 Future Home Sales Projections

39:04 Reflecting on Market Conditions and Strategies

49:14 The Importance of Agent Skills in a Changing Market

50:51 Closing Thoughts and Future Predictions

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