What’s REALLY causing the housing affordability crisis right now?

In this episode of Educating Homebuyers, Brady Haye sits down with luxury real estate agent, developer, and industry leader Adam Pretorius to unpack the true challenges facing today’s housing market.

This conversation goes far beyond just interest rates.

Adam shares insight into:
• Why housing affordability has become such a major issue
• The exploding cost of new construction
• Why builders can’t keep up with demand
• Luxury real estate trends
• Mixed-use developments and townhome communities
• The future of the American Dream
• Why younger buyers may value community amenities differently
• The realities of development, zoning, and housing inventory

Whether you're a first time homebuyer, investor, realtor, or simply curious about where the market is headed, this episode offers valuable perspective on the future of housing.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
01:01 Adam’s journey into luxury real estate
02:40 Breaking into the luxury housing market
04:08 Why design & development matter
05:47 What luxury buyers are really looking for
07:17 Relocation buyers & selling lifestyle
08:45 Inside large scale housing developments
12:17 The REAL affordability problem
14:05 Why townhomes may become more popular
17:47 Mixed-use communities & Prairie Trail
20:06 The future of real estate & housing

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