Real Estate Market Minute

Housing Starts Decline in January

Housing starts declined in January. Housing starts represent the early stage of construction and it is showing a decline in production. I look into the numbers and compare single family starts to multifamily starts and explain why this trend is happening and what it means for the housing market going forward.

Why 2024 is Showing Signs of a Healthy and Stable Housing Market

As more existing inventory hits the market and mortgage rates stabilize, 2024 is showing us that the housing market is showing signs of health and normalcy. I dive into a case study of the Northeast of Florida and touch on South Florida as examples of what it looks like when the real estate market shows signs of stabilization, and how this is most likely what we are going to see in 2024 in more and more locations throughout the U.S.

The Best States to Buy and Hold for Cash Flow

Zillow conducted a recent survey of the where generation Z wants to live and not live. This latest trend in the real estate market is quite significant. I break down these locations, discuss why investing in these states provide a great place to buy and hold to rent for cash flow and passive income.

Homebuilder Confidence Rose Again in February

For the 3rd straight month homebuilder confidence rose. I discuss why builders and showing confidence in the housing market, and also where in the U.S. their confidence is.

Homeowners are Staying in Their Homes Much Longer

A new report from Redfin shows that Americans are staying in their homes twice as long as they used to during the early 2000’s. I dig into why Redfin thinks this is the case, what it means for the housing market today and into the future.

The Growing Trend of In-State Migrations

There is a growing trend of in-state migrations, folks moving from one city to another within the same state. I delve into a Florida example and explain what is driving this trend, how it pertains to the U.S. as a whole and what it may mean for the housing market going forward.

January CPI Report Means Higher Rates for Longer

Inflation cooled to 3.1% in January according to the January Consumer Price Index Report (CPI Report) thus cooling less than expected. The reaction to the 10 year treasury is pronounced. I go over the data, what it means for mortgage interest rates and the overall housing market going forward.

Home Buying Optimism Is Highest Since March 2022

Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) has its highest level since March of 2022. I go over where in the survey sentiment is the highest and lowest and how you the consumer of real estate should be thinking going forward.

It’s No Wonder the Real Estate Market is Now Healthy Again

Putting it all together and then some, a recent Wall Street Journal article does a great job of explaining why buyers want to buy real estate again. There are several factors contributing to this which I have covered in the past, but this is my attempt to put it all together to understand why today’s housing market is in a healthy state and will only get better from here.

I asked A.I. for the Top Cities to Invest in Real Estate

I asked artificial intelligence, specifically Meta A.I. to give me the top cities in the U.S. to invest in real estate right now. I reveal the list of real estate investment gems and why I agree and disagree with the answer.