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To leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream, Call 888-255-0197 56% of Americans believe that tariffs will worsen housing market affordability. The new administration’s recent tariffs are projected to impact the U.S. housing market by increasing construction costs and worsening home affordability. The National Association of Home Builders estimates that these tariffs...

To leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 It’s happening in Florida! HUGE price reductions are hitting several housing markets, sounding the alarm for other areas bracing for a price correction after the sky-high prices during the pandemic. But is this a crash or just a correction? Does this mean homes will finally become affordable? We’ll dive i...

To Leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 Want to make your home more affordable? Join us LIVE with Trey Freiberg from Attracct Advisors as we uncover the tax deductions that could put money back in your pocket. From mortgage interest to surprising homeowner write-offs, learn how to make the most of your home come tax time. Don't miss these m...

To Leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 The housing market is finally shifting in favor of buyers! With rising inventory and cooling prices, home shoppers are gaining more negotiating power. But how long will this last? Join me live as we break down the latest trends and what it means for you! 🚨🏡 ➡️To Get A Personal Referral For A Realtor Vis...

To Leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 To Have your Tax Questions answered next week by a Tax Professional: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu1TzOBsGLDfX3JEMBTtDIMXmYMKffK31MKpjbR93NwpRXTg/viewform In today's live stream, we'll dive into a *New York Post* article discussing where home prices are expected to fall across the U....

To Leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 I was digging around online, trying to find the latest info on what’s really happening in the housing market, and I came across an article that seriously ticked me off. It’s wild how so many of these so-called “affordable housing” pieces leave out key details—details that actually matter and end up making...

To Leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 A viral social media post shows hundreds of homes hitting the market in the D.C. area after federal worker layoffs. The original poster claims that this is the next sign of an epic housing crash. There is more to this story and the housing crash bro's are going to be disappointed once again that their...

To Leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 Federal Chair Jerome Powell warns that rising insurance costs could make it harder for people to afford homes in certain parts of the U.S. over the next 10 to 15 years. Without affordable insurance, mortgage lenders won’t give out loans, making it nearly impossible for people to buy homes in many regions....

To Leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 A lot of homeowners, especially first-time buyers and military families, are starting to fall behind on their mortgage payments, and some experts are calling it a warning sign for the housing market. In 2024, the number of people who were seriously behind—meaning more than 90 days late—hit its highest lev...

To Leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 President Trump's plan to slap tariffs—25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports from China—could shake up the U.S. housing market in a big way. Higher tariffs usually mean higher prices, which could keep mortgage rates up longer than expected. The Fed might hold off on cutting rates if...

To Leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 Within days of taking office, President Donald Trump issued an emergency order to reduce housing costs and expand supply, citing excessive regulations as a major barrier to homeownership. Experts estimate that regulations account for around $90,000 of the cost of new construction, making it a significant...

To Leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 A recent survey of 1,200 real estate professionals by REsimpli reveals growing concerns about labor shortages and rising material costs in the housing market. Increasing building material prices are a major worry, with 60% of respondents expecting significant or moderate cost hikes, partly driven by propo...

To Leave a message or real estate question for next week's live stream: Call 888-255-0197 The housing market feels the heat as homeowners' insurance becomes a growing burden. Skyrocketing premiums have left many little choice in what coverage, if any, for their homes. Canceled policies have been happening nationwide, not just in high-risk-prone areas, and reliance on costly state-backed plans leav...

If you Want Your Question Answered Live On Next Week's podcast, Call 888-255-0197! The number of unsold completed new single-family homes in October 2024 (113,000) reached its highest level since August 2009 (118,000). This trend prompts an important question for the 2025 housing market: Is the rising standing inventory merely an indication that the new construction sector is stabilizing after the...

TO HEAR YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED ON NEXT WEEK"S PODCAST, DIAL 888-255-0197! There are more challenges ahead for the 2025 housing market as rising property taxes and homeowners’ insurance premiums present a mounting challenge to the financial health and decision-making strategies of homeowners. It’s important for homeowners and prospective buyers alike to understand the implications in this environm...

To Have Your Questions Answered Live On Next Week's Podcast, Call 888-255-0197! The 2025 mortgage rate forecasts are already outdated due to unexpected inflation data and a hawkish Fed meeting in December, which pushed rates back above 7%. Most analysts had anticipated rates hovering in the low 6% range for the year, but the current outlook suggests rates may remain elevated, with some predicting...

If you want your QUESTIONS answered live on, next week's podcast, CALL 888-255-0197. Jeb Smith’s analysis of Trump’s potential housing policies overlooks key challenges. While he highlights tax cuts, deregulation, and infrastructure investment as positives, he underestimates the risks of labor shortages from stricter immigration policies, rising construction costs from tariffs, and inflation-drive...

HAVE A QUESTION, WANT IT ANSWERED ON NEXT WEEK'S PODCAST, DIAL 888-255-0197. Less than 25% of homes in the U.S. are being sold to first-time buyers, marking an all-time low. High home prices, averaging $501,000, and interest rates between 6-7% are major hurdles for prospective buyers. While housing inventory has increased slightly, the market remains tough for younger buyers, with the average home...

TO HAVE YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED LIVE ON NEXT WEEK'S PODCAST, DIAL 888-255-0197! Zillow’s 2025 housing market forecast anticipates a "bumpy" year, with home-price growth of 2.6%, aligning with this year’s growth, and 4.3 million existing-home sales projected. Rising inventory, particularly in the Southwest, could shift leverage toward buyers, though elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainties...

TO HAVE YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED LIVE ON NEXT WEEK'S PODCAST, DIAL 888-255-0197! Families are facing escalating housing costs, with the median family in the U.S. now needing 38% of their income to cover mortgage payments on a median-priced home, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index. Low-income families fare worse, often spending up to 75% of their...

TO HAVE YOUR QUESTION HEARD ON NEXT WEEK'S PODCAST, CALL 888-255-0197! The fate of the housing market in 2025 appears to hinge on a continued period of mortgage interest rate stability, providing a more predictable environment for buyers and sellers alike. Mortgage rates are stabilizing following recent election results. Real estate experts suggest rates may remain in the 6% range into 2025, with...

HAVE A QUESTION, WANT IT ANSWERED ON NEXT WEEKS PODCAST, CALL 888-255-0197! This week, we elected a new president, and many are wondering how their tariff policies will affect the real estate market. A chief economist with Realtor.com, says it’s hard to predict. The main challenge is a shortage of up to 7.2 million homes, built up over the last decade. The new administration plans to reduce regula...

Sales of existing homes hit a 14-year low last month despite lower mortgage rates, likely due to uncertainty around the upcoming election. September’s sales dropped 1% from August and are 3.5% lower than last year. Median home prices rose 3% to $404,500, marking 15 months of price increases. While more homes are available, first-time buyers face challenges, and cash sales are rising. Sales dropped...

The U.S. housing market has generally seen rising property prices, but some areas, particularly in Texas, are now experiencing declines. Factors like buyer demand, supply, and economic conditions could lead to further drops in home values over the next year. For buyers, lower prices offer potential bargains, while sellers may want to act before values decrease further. Cities like Dallas, San Anto...

As fall approaches, homebuyers are finally seeing some relief in home prices, creating new opportunities in the housing market. While rising mortgage rates may still pose a challenge, the cooling demand has led to price adjustments, giving buyers a chance to secure better deals. In this video, we explore how the seasonal shift, combined with increasing interest rates, is impacting the real estate...