Waiting for the Fed to cut rates? You don’t have to. In this episode, we break down nine strategies buyers and investors can use right now to lower mortgage costs—from midweek lock-ins and seller credits to 2-1 buydowns, credit unions, and smart DTI management.
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Apr 2025
Housing Market Flips from Seller’s to Buyer’s Market in Much of the Country
The housing market is finally giving buyers a break. Home prices aren’t crashing, but many of them are dropping, or stagnating, as homes sit on the market and seller confidence drops, buyer control rises, and economic sentiment remains low. Americans aren’t feeling good about the ... Show More
36m 3s
Mar 2024
VREP #411 | A How-to Guide for Navigating the 2024 Mortgage Market with Alex Mcfadyen
Let’s face it - navigating the last few years of interest rate hikes in the mortgage market has not been easy. But, as the Bank of Canada gets inflation under control, and we start to see real opportunities in the real estate market, it’s time to strategize around financing and c ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2025
March 2025 Housing Market Update: Are Price Declines Coming?
The housing market saw significant “softening” in February, with inventory rising, demand shrinking, and buyers regaining more control while sellers find themselves in a tough position. Why is this happening now, especially as mortgage rates continue to dip? With recession fears ... Show More
32m 32s
Dec 2024
REITs, interest rates and why retail isn't dead
Christine Mastandrea, COO of Whitestone REIT, on managing interest rate strategies and why retail isn't dead.
Show Notes
Fed's Hawkish Cut Hits Stocks Hard
REITs: Very Bond-Like
Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb
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5m 20s
Sep 29
The housing market is "locked in"
Pending home sales rose in August, boosted by a slight drop in mortgage rates. Overall, though, the market remains sluggish — owners don't want to give up their locked-in low rates and buyers are waiting to see if rates and other costs will cool. Also in this episode: Banks respo ... Show More
25m 40s
Oct 22
Real Estate is Getting Riskier…and It’s Making Investors Wealthy
Real estate investing is riskier today than it has been in years—and that’s a good thing. If you invest in real estate, what do you hope for? Opportunities to buy low, sell high, and cash flow in the middle. That’s exactly what’s happening in 2025—and it’s these “riskier” times t ... Show More
38m 31s