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.