Market Update Jan 9, 2024 - 2024 Rate Forecast, Rising Insurance Costs, & The Silver Tsunami!

The Texas Real Estate & Finance Podcast with Mike Mills

In this episode of the Texas Real Estate and Finance Podcast, host Mike Mills discusses the real estate market update for the week of January 9th, 2024. He covers current headlines affecting the industry, forecasts mortgage rates for the year, and examines the rising cost of insurance that's impacting buyers' qualifications for home loans. Mills also talks about a potential market shift that could alleviate supply issues and lower housing costs. Additionally, he comments on the resignation of the National Association of Realtors president, the influence of investors in Texas cities, a hotel explosion in Fort Worth, and the prospect of casinos in Texas. Mills concludes with a discussion on the "silver tsunami" and its implications for real estate marketing.

The holiday season and business updates (00:00:09)

Mike Mills welcomes listeners back and discusses the changes in his business, promising to share exciting news in the coming weeks.

Real estate market headlines (00:01:52)

Mike discusses the resignation of the National Association of Realtors president, Tracy Casper, and the impact of investors buying up homes in Texas and other states.

Jobs report and local news (00:03:41)

Mike highlights concerning statistics from the latest jobs report and local news, including a hotel explosion in downtown Fort Worth and potential casino developments in Texas.

Mortgage interest rate forecast (00:05:27)

Mike provides insights on the 2024 mortgage interest rate market forecast, predicting rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and their potential impact on mortgage rates.

Rising cost of insurance (00:08:05)

Mike discusses the increasing cost of insurance, driven by destructive weather events and underwriting losses, and its impact on home affordability and real estate transactions.

The silver tsunami and market opportunities (00:11:44)

Mike introduces the concept of the "silver tsunami," discussing the potential for a mass of new listings in the next 5-10 years as the baby boom generation ages, and advises on marketing strategies to capitalize on this demographic shift.

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