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98% of Housing Markets “Weaker” Than Last Year: Good News for Investors?
49 of the nation’s 50 largest metro area housing markets are showing “weaker” home price growth in 2025. For some, this signals a long-predicted crash/correction on the horizon. But for others (like Dave), it’s something very different, and could be a huge help for the aspiring real estate investor.
For years, we’ve been struggling with a dangerous combination of high rates, high home prices, and low affordability. If top markets are starting to weaken and prices are softening, could this actually be a good sign for investors and buyers waiting on the sidelines? If mortgage rates come down…
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