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Market & Trends

The world of real estate investing moves quickly. Catch the must-know news, market information, and trends for the industry here.

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Auction Buyer Optimism at Three-Year High in 2025

Auction Buyer Optimism at Three-Year High in 2025

64% expect purchases to increase in 2025, up from 60% in 2024 and 54% in 2023 33% expect home price decline in 2025, down from 40% in 2024 43% describe market as overvalued, down from 49% in 2024 26% of auction buyers describe themselves as owner-occupants, up from 13% in ...
It’s Time to Toss Your Market Model

It’s Time to Toss Your Market Model

If your analysis still prizes these three metrics above all else, prepare to be outmaneuvered. Historically, three economic factors were nearly axiomatic when it came to predicting the relative soundness of a real estate market. If a region could boast a net positive immigration number, a rising number of jobs ...
Midwest Multifamily Market Outperforms Nation

Midwest Multifamily Market Outperforms Nation

Near-perfect benchmarks signal: If you aren’t considering midwest investments, you’re missing out. Why the Midwest? According to a September 2024 article in Yield PRO Magazine written by Cushman Wakefield, the Midwest has a lot going for it. For starters, it boasted the second lowest unemployment rate, trailing only the Sun ...
Stable Markets Aren’t Easy Street

Stable Markets Aren’t Easy Street

As the real estate market evolves, one of the top concerns for investors and real estate professionals is predictability. Will the market stabilize or remain volatile? And how can we position ourselves to thrive in the face of uncertainty? Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), ...
The Bet on Housing Market Recovery

The Bet on Housing Market Recovery

This frequently overlooked indicator signals unexpected price, demand adjustments. Bidding behavior at distressed property auctions acts as a reliable barometer of future retail housing market trends, and that bidding behavior in late 2024 points to a possible rebound in the spring and summer 2025 housing market. As measured by sales ...
Think Realty Podcast #344 – The Rise of Constructive Capital: A Behind-The-Scenes Look With Kyle Concannon

Think Realty Podcast #344 – The Rise of Constructive Capital: A Behind-The-Scenes Look With Kyle Concannon

How does a company navigate rapid expansion, market shifts, and industry challenges to become a major player in private lending? Eddie sat down with Kyle Concannon, VP of Product at Constructive Capital, to uncover the story behind their explosive growth, strategic pivots, and what’s next for the lending space. What ...
Think Realty Magazine March-April 2025

Think Realty Magazine March-April 2025

+WHAT'S INSIDE Operations | Stop Trying to Anticipate the Market • Time Your Strategy to Market Cycles • The IRS Rule That May Cost You 15% • Maximize Profits, Minimize Uncertainty Investment Strategy | Your Shortcut to Energy Asset Ownership • Build Wealth After Service • Market-Proof Your Strategy Market & Trends |Stable ...
Think Realty Podcast #342 – The Biggest Mistake Real Estate Investors Keep Making

Think Realty Podcast #342 – The Biggest Mistake Real Estate Investors Keep Making

Arizona’s real estate market is booming—but are investors truly maximizing their opportunities? Eddie sat down with Michael Del Prete, an industry expert from AZREIA (Arizona Real Estate Investors Association), to break down the key strategies, challenges, and untapped potential in today’s market. You’ll Learn: Why networking is your most powerful ...
Net-Zero Buildings Are Reshaping a Sustainable Future

Net-Zero Buildings Are Reshaping a Sustainable Future

Once a futuristic ideal, carbon-neutral buildings are now a pressing necessity. The term “net-zero building” is relatively new. The idea behind it dates back to the 1970s, however, when scientists began discussing the possibility of “zero-energy buildings.” The rebranded net-zero terminology is defined as a building that produces as much ...
Think Realty Podcast #339 – What’s REALLY Driving the Market?

Think Realty Podcast #339 – What’s REALLY Driving the Market?

What’s really happening in today’s real estate market? Is it all doom and gloom, or are there hidden opportunities waiting for you to grab? Eddie sat down with Bill Tessar, President, and CEO of CV3 Financial, to uncover the truth behind the headlines and giving you the tools to navigate ...
The Housing Squeeze: Solutions for an Unaffordable Market

The Housing Squeeze: Solutions for an Unaffordable Market

As housing prices soar beyond reach for many americans, incorporate these potential solutions to mitigate market pressures. According to the National Association of Homebuyers, 77% of American households cannot afford a median-priced home. In 2024, the median is $495,750. A combination of high home prices, increasing interest rates, and sluggish ...
Trends Shaping the Future of the Real Estate Industry

Trends Shaping the Future of the Real Estate Industry

Interest Rates, New Technologies, And Shifts In Work And Living Trends Are Leaving Their Mark. Real estate investing has seen significant changes over the years due to various economic and societal factors. Letís explore three key influences shaping the current real estate market: interest rates, technology, and the rise of ...
Featured Speakers at Think Realty Orlando Presentations

Featured Speakers at Think Realty Orlando Presentations

On September 13th, Think Realty's Orlando Summit was set ablaze with insights as five standout speakers—Hannah Kesler, Derreck Long, Jason Engelman, Anne Marie Rogers, and Adonis Locket—took to the stage. Each expert shared transformative strategies and insider tips designed to elevate any real estate investor’s game. Their presentations were packed ...
Affordable Housing: Challenges and Opportunities

Affordable Housing: Challenges and Opportunities

00:38:10 | While Florida is booming in home sales and new construction, the influx of people moving to the state means affordable housing remains an issue. Affordable housing in Florida faces unique challenges and opportunities due to the state’s specific demographic, economic, and environmental conditions. Learn how to overcome these ...
Decoding Interest Rates: Impact on Affordability and Market Activity

Decoding Interest Rates: Impact on Affordability and Market Activity

00:20:39 |Understanding how interest rates influence affordability and market activity in the real estate sector is crucial for both buyers and investors. The Federal Reserve’s management of interest rates has a direct influence on mortgage rates, affecting affordability for homebuyer’s and influencing market dynamics. In essence, it creates a ripple ...
Better Times Ahead? A Look at the Midyear 2024 Housing Market

Better Times Ahead? A Look at the Midyear 2024 Housing Market

Real Estate Investors Remain Optimistic About Market Recovery And Potential Opportunities. Most real estate investors are optimists, anticipating better times ahead. That was borne out recently in the Summer 2024 RCN Capital Investor Sentiment Survey, where 60% of the respondents felt that today's investing market was as good or better ...
Construction Trends During Election Years

Construction Trends During Election Years

Historical Election Year Patterns Can Inform Developer's And Investor's Strategies. Predicting the economic behavior of any industry is typically a tall task. However, forecasting the construction industry's economic fluctuations during an election year is a much less daunting undertaking. With plenty of data to analyze, certain patterns are obvious in ...
Where Are the Investors?

Where Are the Investors?

Shifts are occurring in the 2024 real estate market as investors flock to emerging hot spots and retreat from traditional strongholds. Real estate has always been local—and trends in the 2024 housing market are proving that out with substantial market variance in retail market inventory, home price appreciation, and even ...
Think Realty Magazine September-October 2024

Think Realty Magazine September-October 2024

+ WHAT'S INSIDE Market & Trends | Better Times Ahead? A Look at the Midyear 2024 Housing Market • Construction Trends During Election Years • Trends Shaping the Future of theReal Estate Industry • Where Are the Investors? Investor Review | Dare to be ... Unconventional • How Interest Rates Impact Real ...
How Other Industries Shape the National Real Estate Market

How Other Industries Shape the National Real Estate Market

Key industries shape the nationwide real estate market, and savvy real estate professionals will make a point to understand the ripple effects. Experienced real estate professionals know firsthand how various industries influence the real estate sector. From technology and finance to construction and environmental sustainability, the interplay between these industries ...
Cost Control for a High Interest, High Inflation Economy During an Election Year

Cost Control for a High Interest, High Inflation Economy During an Election Year

00:44:15 | Controlling costs in a high-interest, high-inflation economy during an election year requires careful planning, flexibility, and proactive management strategies. These expert panelists will cover cost-control measures and ways to maintain a proactive approach to managing expenses, mitigating the impact of a high-interest, high-inflation economy during an election year ...
Phoenix Market Update: Your Forecast is Hot, Hot, Hot

Phoenix Market Update: Your Forecast is Hot, Hot, Hot

00:43:19 | The Arizona housing market, particularly Phoenix, has been a focal point of interest for buyers, sellers, and investors. This group of local expert panelists will share insight with you on what trends they are seeing in the current market, strategies to shift with the market, and where to ...
Interest Rates and What Influences Them with Aaron Chapman

Interest Rates and What Influences Them with Aaron Chapman

00:42:34| Aaron Chapman gives attendees a general explanation of what determines interest rates for mortgages and how the market influences their direction. Other Replays for this Event ...
2024 Trends: Real Estate Investing With An IRA

2024 Trends: Real Estate Investing With An IRA

Several trends could signal a unique opportunity for investments made within Self-Directed IRAs. During the past year, the real estate market has witnessed a notable surge in available properties for sale, with inventory levels almost doubling in numerous regions. This upswing in availability can be attributed to a confluence of ...
Don’t Let Them Lie to You: Real Estate Investing Is Crucial to Housing Market Health

Don’t Let Them Lie to You: Real Estate Investing Is Crucial to Housing Market Health

It’s time to stop villainizing investors, no matter the scale. In July of last year, certain groups claiming to be “advocates” for homeowners took aim at real estate investors with a series of reports claiming, among other things, that 7% of the existing low-income housing tax credits currently in existence ...