Season 2 E211 2024 Housing Market Forecast and Predictions - Part 1

As real estate moves at breakneck speed, David hits the brakes to analyze where the market is headed in 2024. With bidding wars already heating up, David's insider research has given buyers and sellers an edge for over a decade. In this episode, David cuts through the noise with never-before-seen data on inventory, rates, and what to expect for prices deep into next year. 

From millennial homebuyers entering the scene to economic factors that could shift at any moment, those in the market for a new home won't want to miss these exclusive predictions. Strap in as David races to break down all the need-to-know numbers and storylines that will shape your housing decisions for the next 12 months!

Here are some key topics from today’s conversation:

• Low inventory driving demand
• Mortgage rates expected to drop
• Price increases and bidding wars
• Fed rate cuts could lower mortgage rates
• Millennials entering homebuying age

Episode Highlights:

[04:07] 2024 Housing Boom Ahead

David predicts a banner year for real estate in 2024. With massive Millennial demand meeting pent-up buyer interest once rates fall, inventory won't keep pace. Early 2024 will see continued bidding wars and record prices. But when mortgage rates dip later in the year, even more buyers will flood the market just in time for spring. Taking action now before the stampede offers the biggest advantage – so heeding David's forecast and moving sooner is wise to avoid future cutthroat competition.

[13:46] Fed to the Rescue?

Strong GDP growth in 2023 could force the Fed's hand to cut rates by summer's end. And when borrowing costs fall, the housing market will certainly feel the effects. David forecasts a resulting cooldown of inflation paired with lower mortgage rates that inject new life into the market. But will it be enough to offset shrinking inventory? 

[34:17] Millennial Wave Approaches Shore

With over 45 million members of the largest generation entering their prime homebuying years, David warns the tsunami is near. Between ages 27-35, these Millennial first-timers will bring unprecedented demand to a market already on edge. And as today's low inventory faces this tidal surge head on, the next two years may see the most cutthroat conditions yet. But the wave also brings opportunity - by acting now, forward-thinking buyers can snatch the best real estate before this massive cohort crashes ashore. Those who wait to ride the Millennial swell may find themselves swamped by the competition coming in 2024-2025.