Real Estate Blog & Podcast

Written by David Dodge  

The U.S. real estate market is experiencing significant changes in 2025, driven by economic uncertainty, shifting buyer-seller dynamics, and external factors like interest rates and trade policies. Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, or investor, staying informed about these...

Written by David Dodge  

Homeowners and real estate folks! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market, you’ve probably noticed that insurance costs are climbing faster than a squirrel up a tree. This issue took the spotlight at the recent REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C.,...

Written by David Dodge 

The U.S. rental market in 2025 is shifting, giving renters more leverage in many cities. According to Lily Katz’s May 2025 Redfin report, the average U.S. rent dropped 1% from last year to $1,633 in May 2025—about $72 below the August 2022 peak. Unlike the wild rent swings d...

Written by David Dodge 

Homeowner, renter, or house hunter! You might think global trade wars are just some far-off political drama, like a storm brewing on the other side of the world, but their effects are hitting your neighborhood in ways you can’t ignore. From skyrocketing costs to build a home...

Written by David Dodge 

Let’s dive deeper into the U.S. multifamily housing market’s current state, as outlined in the first quarter 2025 Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The term builder sentiment—a key focus here for better SEO—captures how conf...

Written by David Dodge 

The home buying process has long been a complex journey, filled with paperwork, uncertainty, and time-consuming tasks. In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping this experience, making it faster, more transparent, and highly personalized. From smarter property searc...

Written by David Dodge 

The recent wave of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in 2025 has sent ripples through the U.S. real estate market, affecting everything from construction costs to home prices and affordability. With tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, and other materials potenti...

Written by David Dodge 

The U.S. real estate market in May 2025 is a dynamic mix of challenges and opportunities, heavily influenced by political moves and economic shifts. From President Trump’s bold tariffs to persistently high mortgage rates, political decisions are reshaping the housing land...

Written by David Dodge 

As we look ahead to 2025, the housing market is poised for notable change. Fannie Mae’s recent forecast projects a 4.1% rise in home prices, offering critical insights for buyers, homeowners, and industry professionals. Drawing from Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Resear...

Written by David Dodge 

Hey there, homebuyers and sellers! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the U.S. housing market, you’ve probably noticed things are cooling off. March 2025 brought some big changes—homes are sticking around longer, and the frenzy of the pandemic days is long gone. Let’s dive int...