HousingWire Daily HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins on fixing the stuck housing market
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Jul 30, 2025 Clayton Collins, CEO of HousingWire, shares insights on the crucial role of homebuilding in today’s housing market. He discusses the recent acquisition of The Builder’s Daily, emphasizing its impact on industry evolution. The conversation dives into how AI is reshaping real estate, enhancing decision-making and efficiency. Collins also highlights the challenges of high interest rates and the need for collaboration among builders to achieve housing affordability for first-time buyers.
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US Housing Market Is Stuck Not Failing
- The current US housing market isn't failing but stuck due to stubbornly high rates, slowing home price appreciation, and psychological factors.
- Sellers and buyers hesitate, fearing unfavorable deals and price crashes, intensifying market stagnation.
Psychology Shapes Housing Market Dynamics
- Psychology heavily impacts the housing market as buyers and sellers fear not getting good value.
- Mortgage originators and real estate pros help clients navigate this psychological maze of buying and selling decisions.
Lower Rates Spur First-Time Buyers
- When mortgage rates drop around 6%, many first-time homebuyers come off the sidelines.
- This illustrates the strong psychological link between interest rates and buyer activity.