Colorado Real Estate Market Pulse Update with Joe Massey - May 2025

We are back with Justin Cooper and Joe Massey to chat Denver real estate. We covered everything from rising inventory levels to buying opportunities in the condo market. Here's a quick recap of our main takeaways: - Housing inventory is up 22% since March - it's a more balanced market, but sellers still have the edge. Your first offer will likely be your best, so price competitively. - 70% of recent sales had 2-3% seller concessions. Buyers should negotiate on price, concessions, and repairs. - Attached housing inventory is high at 5.4 months. This presents opportunities, especially for investors willing to take on some work. - Challenges with condo insurance deductibles have limited financing options. This has depressed prices, but values should recover in the long run. - It's always a good time to buy if you plan to hold long term. Short term, it's hard to predict where the market heads next. Let me know if you have any other questions! Wishing you the best in your real estate ventures.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand the Impact of Fluctuating Interest Rates on Real Estate Investing: Learn how to make informed investment decisions in a changing market.

• Master Strategies for Investing in Condos During Market Shifts: Gain insights into leveraging market changes for successful condo investments.

• Navigate HOA Insurance Issues in Real Estate with Confidence: Learn how to protect your real estate assets and investments with effective insurance strategies.

• Harness the Benefits of Seller Concessions for Real Estate Buyers: Discover how to maximize your buying power and negotiate favorable terms.

• Predict the Real Estate Market's Response to Economic Changes: Gain the ability to anticipate market shifts and make strategic investment decisions.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Macroeconomic Standpoint and Interest Rates
00:05:09 - Trade Negotiations and Market Response
00:09:46 - Foreign Investors and Bond Market
00:20:37 - Influence of Consumer Confidence on Real Estate Market
00:27:14 - Negotiation Power for Buyers
00:29:23 - Market Inventory and Buyer Opportunities
00:38:49 - The Impact of Attached Housing on Sales Price
00:41:26 - Long-Term Investment Strategy
00:44:49 - Financing Challenges for High-Insurance-Deductible Properties
00:48:15 - Market Challenges and Investment Strategy 

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Check out the book The Mortgage Escape Plan by Joe Massey on Amazon for strategies to eliminate your mortgage in seven to ten years without changing your lifestyle.

• Explore the book AI For Real Estate Agents: How Real Estate Agents can succeed with AI by Joe Massey and Lon Welsh on Amazon for insights on using AI in your real estate business.

• Consider Pine Financial Group's mortgage fund as an alternative investment option, offering an 8% preferred return and profit sharing for accredited investors.

• Visit Pine Financial Group's website to learn more about their private lending services, specializing in short-term rehab lending to real estate investors.

• Stay tuned for future episodes to gain valuable insights and strategies for real estate investing and market trends.

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