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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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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 ...
Bidding Behavior at Distressed Property Auctions in Q2 2024 Points to Continued Softening in Retail Housing Market

Bidding Behavior at Distressed Property Auctions in Q2 2024 Points to Continued Softening in Retail Housing Market

 Strong demand for distressed properties at auction in early Q2 2024 is undermined by early signs of slipping demand in June — even with contracting auction supply Price bidders are willing to pay at auction drops after hitting 25-month high in April Some of the biggest drops in price-to-value ratios ...
Panel: Maximizing Your Real Estate Opportunities in an Election Year

Panel: Maximizing Your Real Estate Opportunities in an Election Year

00:47:56|Real estate investing is resilient, meaning there are opportunities in any cycle regardless of the political climate. The key is to follow the data, remain adaptable and informed, and know when to seize the right opportunity. Panelists include: Mike Del Prete, Shenoah Grove, Derreck Long, Sherman Ragland, Jack Kiley and ...
Navigating Economic Waves: Rates, Inflation, and Markets Amid An Election Cycle

Navigating Economic Waves: Rates, Inflation, and Markets Amid An Election Cycle

00:41:57| Uncover how election cycles send shockwaves through interest rates, inflation, and markets, and learn the secrets to staying ahead. This electrifying interview will arm you with the knowledge to ride the economic tides and make savvy financial decisions in uncertain times. Other Replays for this Event ...
Think Realty Podcast #318 – Washington DC and Baltimore Real Estate: What’s Hot and What’s Not?

Think Realty Podcast #318 – Washington DC and Baltimore Real Estate: What’s Hot and What’s Not?

We take a dive deep into the vibrant real estate landscape of DC and Baltimore with an expert who’s been at the heart of the action for decades. Eddie caught up with Sherman Ragland from RealInvestors to discuss: DC’s Transformation: From the government hub to a vibrant urban center, find ...
2024 Seller Insights Report

2024 Seller Insights Report

MOST DEFAULT SERVICING LEADERS EXPECT SOFT LANDING, SLOWLY RISING FORECLOSURES DESPITE PERSISTENTLY HIGH INTEREST RATES   76% surveyed expect home price increases to continue through the rest of 2024 57% expect gradual rise in foreclosure volumes in second half of the year 51% of loans in loss mitigation expected to ...
Think Realty Podcast #316 – Separating the Sheep From the Goats

Think Realty Podcast #316 – Separating the Sheep From the Goats

We’re talking election cycle, goats & sheep, vaccinations… WHAT?! Eddie sat down with longtime friend Jason Engelman to discuss a variety of topics, including how his business, Freaky Fast Investments, is doing and what is new in the marketplace. They chat about whether we are at the peak or the ...
Think Realty Magazine July-August 2024

Think Realty Magazine July-August 2024

+WHAT'S INSIDE Funding | Best Loan Options for Investment Property • Financing Built For Real Estate Investors • A Different Way to Manage Your Finances • Avoiding Fraudulent Hard Money Lenders Investment Strategy | Tiny Homes, Big Returns • Tailor Your Portfolio with a Land Investment • Disaster Investing Market & Trends ...
Phoenix Conference & Expo: A Premier In-Person Event for Real Estate Investors

Phoenix Conference & Expo: A Premier In-Person Event for Real Estate Investors

March 27 - 28, 2025 Phoenix For those who prefer face-to-face interaction, Think Realty is proud to announce the Phoenix Conference & Expo, a premier in-person event designed to provide investors with hands-on learning, networking, and deal-making opportunities. As an exclusive Think Realty+ benefit, members may register themselves and a ...
Introducing the Think Realty Plus Plan: Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment Education

Introducing the Think Realty Plus Plan: Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment Education

Kansas City, June 6, 2024 — Think Realty, the leading resource for real estate investors, is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Think Realty Plus plan. This comprehensive membership package is designed to empower real estate investors with unparalleled resources, tools, and education to thrive in today’s dynamic ...
Dallas Rental Properties – Why Investing in Dallas Real Estate Is A Smart Choice?

Dallas Rental Properties – Why Investing in Dallas Real Estate Is A Smart Choice?

Many investors wonder if Dallas, Texas is a good spot to buy rental properties. It's not an easy question to answer because the best places to invest can differ based on what each person wants and aims for. Dallas, located right in the middle of Texas, is a big city ...
Wondering How to Dominate the Houston Real Estate Scene? Let’s Dive In!

Wondering How to Dominate the Houston Real Estate Scene? Let’s Dive In!

Houston, renowned for its diverse culture, thriving economy, and booming real estate market, presents an enticing landscape for realtors looking to make their mark. But how do you navigate this dynamic city and emerge victorious in the competitive world of real estate? Fear not, as we unveil the secrets to ...