Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered The Market's Breaking Point: Will Your Equity Survive?
May 6, 2025
Join Ivy Zelman, co-founder of Zelman & Associates and a housing analyst with over 30 years of experience, as she unpacks the current real estate market turmoil. She discusses the slowdown in new home sales and the impact of eroding prices on local markets. Ivy candidly addresses affordability issues, class action lawsuits, and the psychological hurdles sellers face. With insights into the interplay between the housing and stock markets, she provides a reassuring look at potential opportunities amidst economic uncertainty.
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Ivy's Background And Firm
- Ivy Zelman founded Zelman & Associates in 2007 and sold the company in 2021 but still runs it.
- The firm provides research on the full housing ecosystem and banking services.
Offer Buyers A Rate Buy-Down Option
- Tell sellers about mortgage rate buy-downs to mitigate affordability and speed sales.
- Offer clear options like buy-downs or price reductions when listings stagnate.
Tariffs Add Cost And Planning Risk
- Tariff uncertainty and a weak dollar are complicating corporate planning and refinancing.
- Pre-buying ahead of tariffs raised demand for building products in March.