Will the Real Estate Market Crash or Recover? Predicting Where the Real Estate Market Is Headed | Rethink Real Estate S4E51

In this solo episode of Rethink Real Estate, Ben Brady, CEO of Harcourts Auctions, delivers his bold, no-nonsense forecast for the rest of 2025. With questions flooding in from agents, sellers, and investors alike—Ben breaks down exactly where he believes the market is heading… and what agents should brace themselves for. Spoiler: it’s not a soft landing.Ben doesn’t hold back as he explains why high-interest rates aren’t the only issue, how buyer psychology is shifting, and why “perfect or nothing” seems to be the new standard for purchases. He also shares an eye-opening case study of a fix-and-flip project that may have lost value despite improvements—proving again that timing, price point, and property appeal matter more than ever.Whether you're selling to luxury buyers, working with developers, or struggling with stagnant listings, this episode is your roadmap for survival—and potential growth—in a market that might not bounce back until late 2026. Tune in for a rare, raw market update that will challenge your assumptions and help you reset your expectations.Timestamps & Key Topics:[00:00:00] – Ben’s 2025 market prediction (and why he’s okay being wrong)[00:01:23] – The #1 question agents keep asking[00:02:04] – A case study in buyer psychology and property appeal[00:05:11] – Why the $2M price point is stuck in no-man’s land[00:06:55] – Market outlook: interest rates, inventory, and inflation[00:08:27] – “Treading water” for the next 18 months—what that really means[00:10:06] – Your mindset = your opportunity to gain market share🔗 Related Resources:For more info on Harcourts Auctions, our non-distressed auction platform, visit:www.harcourtsauctions.comConnect with Ben Brady and the Harcourts Auctions team:Facebook: www.facebook.com/BenbradyharcourtsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-brady-0b223517Instagram: www.instagram.com/harcourtsauctionsFacebook: www.facebook.com/HarcourtsAuctions🎙 Subscribe for more real estate strategies and market insights every week. Drop your takeaways in the comments—what’s your outlook for 2025?