

#376: 2025 Real Estate Trends You Need to Know Now! (ft. Dave Meyer)
13 snips Dec 30, 2024
Dave Meyer, host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast and a market expert, discusses the evolving real estate landscape as we approach 2025. He highlights the current decline in transaction volumes and the 'lock-in effect' gripping homeowners, while maintaining an optimistic outlook for the coming year. Key topics include regional market differences and emerging opportunities in a transitional market. Meyer also shares inventive financing solutions, emphasizing patience and strategic approaches to navigating today's investment challenges.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
The Stuck Era
- The "stuck era" (2022-2024) saw a dramatic fall in real estate transaction volume.
- This was due to high interest rates and low affordability, creating a "lock-in effect".
Affordability's Double-Edged Sword
- Low affordability impacts both buying and selling in the real estate market.
- Most sellers also become buyers, discouraging sales in unfavorable buying conditions.
Regional Opportunities
- Consider regional affordability differences when investing.
- Affordable markets like the Midwest are showing strong price and rent growth.