Rising inventory and steady mortgage rates are reshaping today’s housing landscape. In this episode, Ruben Gonzalez and Gabi Brennesholtz break down June’s housing data, discuss the Fed’s latest rate projections, and highlight how shifting supply and demand dynamics are creating opportunities—and challenges—for buyers and sellers alike. Whether you're preparing to list or considering a move, this episode delivers timely insights and strategic guidance to help you thrive in a market defined by higher inventory, cautious buyers, and persistent affordability concerns.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why rising inventory isn’t translating into increased home sales—and what that means for market conditions
• How the latest Fed meeting impacts mortgage rate expectations for the rest of 2025
• What buyers should know about timing, inventory, and long-term affordability
• Why pricing ahead of the market is now critical for sellers
• How to guide contingent buyers and sellers through dual transactions with clarity and strategy
• The top communication strategies real estate professionals are using to build confidence amid uncertainty

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Timestamps:

00:00 Current State of Home Sales & Regional Market Trends

03:16 Federal Reserve's Impact on Mortgage Rates

09:01 Strategies for Buyers and Sellers in Today's Market

14:12 Navigating Contingencies and Equity Challenges

17:15 Final Thoughts and Market Outlook

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

As the real estate landscape continues to evolve, more regions are shifting from seller’s markets into buyer-friendly territory. In this episode, Ruben Gonzalez and Gabi Brennesholtz discuss the latest national and regional housing data, identify where inventory is rising fastest, and explore actionable strategies for both buyers and sellers. Whether you're navigating a cooling Sunbelt market or operating in the still-tight Northeast, this episode offers a timely roadmap for success in today’s shifting environment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Which regions are experiencing the sharpest shift toward buyer’s market conditions
• How sellers can adjust pricing and timing strategies to stand out in a more competitive market
• What “reverse offers” are and how they’re being used to revive buyer interest
• Why rising inventory levels are creating new opportunities for motivated buyers
• What’s driving continued mortgage rate volatility and what it means for buyers this year
• How top agents across the country are adapting their marketing, pricing, and communication strategies in response to regional trends

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Timestamps:

00:00 National Market Insights

01:48 Regional Market Breakdown

08:00 Buyer's Market Strategies & Opportunities

16:11 Interest Rates and Their Impact

20:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

As April unfolds, the ripple effects of market volatility are starting to show. With the stock market on a bit of a rollercoaster and mortgage rates staying stubbornly high, Ruben Gonzalez and guest Joy Powell dig into what it means for home sales, inventory, and the opportunities—and challenges—buyers and sellers are navigating right now.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How the recent stock market crash is impacting the real estate market
• What the unusual activity in the bond market is telling us
• What the March NAR numbers tell us about home sales, prices, and inventory
• Where inventory is rising the fastest across the country
• How buyers and sellers should adjust based on their location and current trends
• Why mortgage rates remain high and what to expect in the months ahead

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to This Month’s Market Update

00:30 Stock Market Crash and Real Estate Impact

02:02 Unusual Bond Market Activity

07:39 Current Home Sales, Prices, and Market Trends

13:44 Future of Mortgage Rates and Fed Policy

19:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.