There's NO WAY I'm drinking the FOMO kool-aid and buy a home I can't afford. Us buyers need to stay calm and hold the line till the INSANE prices get realistic and affordable.
Few doors down from my home the home was listed for 1.7 million got sold for 2.2 million in one week- another home in close by city Palo Alto 2 bedroom listed for 2.2 million got sold for 3.1 million in one week they have 35 offers - so it depends on where you are talking about location matters
As an investor‑agent on the ground in Houston, I’m seeing the same dynamics you just mapped out—price cuts of 3‑5 % while rents stall, finally tilting leverage back to buyers. Your “negotiate now, refi later” playbook is exactly what I’m guiding my duplex clients to do before the window snaps shut. Thanks for confirming with data what we’re feeling in real time.
Zillow is HORRIBLE for rent data. The reason is Mgt companies list units that are not actually for rent at hire rates to try and justify "market rent." Also they keep listings active for months after the unit has been rented and taken off market.
Many people are going to try and time the market. I saw this in 2010-2014. They were sitting on the sidelines thinking if they waited just a few more months they would get an even better deal. Then before to long they missed the boat and prices began to rise again. (This was my local market in CA so don't give me examples from certain areas that never recovered) If the deal works and you plan on holing for 7-15 years than do not wait.
Dangerous to buy a home right now if there are layoffs happening even at the government, I will wait a bit longer, you never know when the paycheck stops coming and when you will have another one.
Great video
This was a great episode. I’d love to see an analysis on why home prices in a market might be going up while rents are going down and vice versa. Or what conditions cause them to go up in sync or not. Anyway this was great content thanks Dave!
It is difficult to make exact projections for the housing market as it is still unclear how quickly or to what degree the Federal Reserve will reduce inflation and borrowing costs without having a substantial negative impact on demand from consumers for anything from houses to cars.
Love seeing the RE bulls sweat.
You should look at condo sales vs SFH's. In Boulder Colorado for example, the condo market seems to be flush with new listings that are just sitting..... SFH's seem to be selling quickly in the lower range
What about new homes?
I am holding. I know the minute I buy a home that the market will tumble. Waited 4 years, I can keep waiting.
With job cut lot off ppl aren't buying in dc area
People want to buy homes , problem is qualifying .. if rates are 4 ‘s .. u would see more buying and selling .. that simple
Glad I am in milwaukee
US median listing price went from 400k-431k January 2025 - May 2025. I had figured this was steady growth as a whole at 7.75% but you mentioned "softness". Can anyone chime in to what I'm missing? Was he mentioning softness in certain markets and not others?
Home sales just keep sinking lower and lower. There are no buyers on the sidelines 😂
This was a solid breakdown of where the market’s headed. Inventory rising and flat rents definitely signal opportunity—for those watching closely. Timing and strategy matter more than ever right now.
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