The 2026 Crystal Ball Report... Episode 257

The 2026 Crystal Ball Report... ...everything you need to plan out your real estate strategy for this year we have the receipts from last years forecast back in episode 152 check that out when you are done with this one and let me know how we did here are a few of the things that I see happening: Interest Rates will start the year hovering in the 6% range They will dip down below 5% shortly after the end of tax season There will be a new Fed Chair in May right after the April 28-29 Meeting Which makes the June 16-17 meeting the one to keep your eyes on Builders will continue to creatively give incentives to buyers they are paying big $ to buy down interest rates for buyers they are paying most/all closing costs buyers while holding the line on prices to keep sales comps high The Number Of Accidental Landlords will increase sellers are more willing to pay for buyers closing costs many buyers are using loans with 5% down or less this will create a problem reselling these home the next 2-3 years many will end up renting out these homes Home Values Will Go UP 4.1% - not down looking back over the last 5 years prices were predicted to go down by many It didn't happen and buyers hurt themselves by waiting for it to occur a large number of current home owners have low interest rates and big equity relatively few will be forced to sell at a loss market conditions and a rising economy will make this possible listen in, bookmark this episode, and check my receipts in a year

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