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Renter households are growing fast — 2.5% vs. 0.8% owner growth this year. Single-family starts expected ↓ 3.0% in 2025, ↓ 0.5% in 2026, then rebound in 2027. Multifamily housing is booming — up 6% in 2025 as buyers shift to renting. Inventory of unsold new homes nearly 4× higher since 2022 — builders feel … Continued
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 offers up to $8,000 in federal and state rebates for energy-efficient home improvements, covering 30% of qualifying expenses. Key credits include 30% for solar, wind, and battery storage until 2025, and rebates for heat pumps, insulation, and new windows. Heat pumps can save up to $1,247 annually, while solar … Continued
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate, causing mortgage rates to drop to around 6.26%, with potential for further decreases. However, home prices in Ada, Canyon, and Twin Falls Counties have risen by 3-6%, offsetting mortgage savings and keeping monthly payments steady. Strong labor markets, like Idaho's low unemployment, sustain high demand and home … Continued
Mortgage rates high but steady – Currently around 6.7–6.9% and expected to ease slightly by year-end, giving buyers more stability when planning purchases. Inventory rising, prices cooling – Supply has grown to its highest post-pandemic level, offering buyers more choices and slowing home price growth significantly. Homeownership costs increasing – Property taxes and insurance premiums … Continued
Federal Reserve minutes revealed rising concern over housing, noting weak demand, increased listings, and falling prices as a potential economic risk. Policymakers linked housing slowdown to broader threats, including weaker consumption growth, tariffs, labor challenges, and risks from artificial intelligence impacting employment. Housing market data showed subdued activity: flat sales, modest price declines, and weak … Continued
Recent research from CoreLogic shows that mom-and-pop landlords, owning three to ten properties, significantly impact the U.S. real estate market. In Q3 2024, investor activity increased by 2%, with their share of home sales at 25%. Despite a decline in purchases from previous years, they favor lower-priced homes, increasing competition for affordable housing. Dallas and … Continued
Idaho, one of the nation’s fastest-growing states, could see avg home prices reach $628K by 2030. Lifestyle appeal and rapid population growth, particularly in Boise, continue to drive demand.
In 2025, the U.S. housing market faces high mortgage rates and low inventory, yet prices rise due to constrained supply and pent-up demand. New home construction and AI-driven real estate tech show growth, while affordability limits existing home sales. Multifamily REITs benefit from rising renters. Investors should overweight construction, materials, and AI sectors, hedge against … Continued
Condo inventory has surged nearly 80% since mid-2022, with units now taking around 90 days to sell—three times longer than in 2022—while other homes sell faster. Older generations and cash investors remain the primary condo buyers, supporting demand despite a cooling market. New condo sales are declining, with activity increasingly concentrated in a limited number … Continued