In May 2025, the Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged, highlighting heightened economic uncertainty and increased risks to both inflation and employment, particularly in light of ongoing tariff policies.
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Despite a slight increase in early May 2025, the US housing market remains generally sluggish due to high prices and interest rates, though affordability in the Northeast and Midwest continues to drive localized brisk activity, contrasting with slower markets elsewhere.
Housing Market Hotness Index May 04, 2025 Read More »
Discover why Upstate New York, including Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, is a surprisingly hot real estate market driven by a strong economy, relative affordability, and limited housing supply leading to fast sales and competitive bidding.
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Empty office buildings are being reimagined as housing, changing skylines and easing shortages. With cities incentivizing conversions and renters craving urban living, this trend offers promise—and complexity. Can it help solve the affordability crisis?
Concrete Jungles to Cozy Homes: Office Conversions Reshaping Urban Living Read More »
The 2025 short-term rental market is evolving fast. Remember the boom years? Well, the rapid expansion of STR supply is now hitting the brakes. Learn how STR operators can stay competitive by embracing tech, adjusting to new regulations, and elevating the guest experience.
2025 Short-Term Rental Market: Overcoming Competition & Adapting to New Trends Read More »
The 2025 housing market sees a notable rise in seller concessions, driven by increased inventory and softer buyer demand, signaling a shift in negotiating leverage towards those looking to purchase homes.
The Negotiation Game Changes: Seller Concessions in a Shifting Market Read More »
Coastal cities are not the only locations worth watching in 2025. With affordability, growth, and resilience on their side, Midwest real estate markets like Detroit, St. Louis, and Cleveland are becoming smart plays for investors looking for stability and long-term gains.
Beyond the Coasts: Midwest Markets Gain Investor Attention Read More »
The Spring 2025 housing market is underperforming expectations, failing to bloom due to persistent affordability challenges stemming from elevated mortgage rates and rising home prices, compounded by economic uncertainty that is keeping potential buyers on the sidelines despite an increase in available inventory.
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The Spring 2025 US housing market presents a complex picture of increasing inventory meeting subdued buyer demand, as rising mortgage rates, driven by economic uncertainties like tariff concerns, and declining consumer sentiment offset the benefit of more homes for sale.
Spring Housing 2025: A Market at a Crossroads – More Homes, Hesitant Buyers Read More »
March existing home sales plummeted to their slowest pace since 2009 due to high rates, rising prices, and economic uncertainty, casting doubt on the spring housing market’s strength.
Slowest March for Existing Home Sales Since 2009: A Spring Warning? Read More »
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