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Will Middle East War Cloud Mortgage Rate Cuts?
Mortgage rates hovered between 6.5% and 7% amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Middle East tensions had minimal impact on rates, as ceasefire holds and inflation remains key. Tariff-induced inflation may delay Fed cuts, keeping mortgage rates elevated into 2025. The...
Unlocking Value: The Strategic Case for Real Estate Investment in a Declining Rate Environment
Mortgage rates have dropped to 6.74%, sparking refinancing and boosting liquidity in the U.S. housing market. This shift benefits residential REITs, fix-and-flip operators in growth cities, and mortgage-backed securities by improving valuations and demand. Undervalued...
Zoning and Rent Control Raise Housing Prices
Cities with rising populations generally see higher housing prices, while places like Peoria face no affordability issues. Phoenix and Tampa experienced a 65% rent increase over a decade. Notably, Chicago, San Diego, and Los Angeles, despite population losses, have...
Spring Ends With a Surprise Home Price Rebound
Home prices rebounded 0.2% annually after a 1.1% dip, showing steady value growth in May 2025. Median price per square foot rose 0.9% year-over-year, reflecting rising home values despite smaller sizes.
Best Deals in Phoenix Housing 2025
In mid-2025, 33.2% of Phoenix homes have price cuts. Homes sit longer, giving buyers more room to negotiate. Slower demand increases buyer leverage in Phoenix market. Many sellers delist rather than lower prices, aiding buyers. Buyers have increased power in Phoenix’s...
Arizona 2025: Urban Reset, Statewide Balance
Phoenix area sees shifting toward buyers as supply increases and demand cools. Home values forecast to stabilize with slight upticks in some suburbs (~0.7%).