What’s really happening in the 2025 housing market? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, host Kathy Fettke is joined by Mike Simonsen, founder and president of Altos Research, to break down the latest data on mortgage rates, housing inventory, and home prices.
Mike shares real-time insights and expert analysis on where the market is headed, whether prices are likely to rise or fall, and what today’s trends mean for buyers, sellers, and investors. Don’t miss this in-depth conversation packed with actionable information to help you make smarter real estate decisions in the year ahead.
Topics Discussed:
00:32 Mike Simonsen and Altos Research
03:10 Housing Inventory
04:00 Regional Housing Inventory Data
06:44 Pending Home Sales
08:34 Mortgage Rates
14:35 Sectors of Real Estate and Inventory
17:16 Is Now a Good Time to Buy?
18:49 Investor Activity
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