Real Estate Experts ELI5

Join us for a no-nonsense deep dive into what the 2025 housing market could look like with housing interest rates going up, even while the Fed tries to cut rates.

We're cutting through the jargon to explain Fannie Mae's forecasts for 2025, why your neighbor's house isn't selling, why new construction is booming in the Sun Belt, and whether you should keep renting or take the plunge into buying.

In this episode, we break down the five major forces shaping real estate: sticky mortgage rates above 6%, why existing homeowners are playing "mortgage rate lockdown," the surprising bright spot in new home construction, what's really happening with home prices, and the state of the rental market.

Plus, we'll explore how the Federal Reserve's latest moves are reshaping the real estate landscape and what it means for your wallet.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a current homeowner wondering about your next move, or just trying to make sense of the housing market, this episode offers clear, practical insights into what 2025 has in store.

No real estate degree required – just straight talk real estate topics explained like I'm five.

How do real estate investments really stack up against the stock market?

In this eye-opening episode, we crunch the numbers from real-world comparisons of property investments versus stock market returns.

We break down the full picture – from cash flow and appreciation to the hidden benefits and costs of each investment path.

Whether you're weighing your investment options or just curious about the real returns in real estate, this data-driven analysis will help you understand the true performance of both markets.

Join us as we reveal the surprising insights from this head-to-head comparison and explore what it means for your investment strategy.