When the real estate market slows, it’s often due to higher interest rates limiting affordability and fewer buyers being able to qualify for loans. In my experience, markets naturally cool after periods of rapid growth — sellers adjust expectations, and buyers take a pause to reassess budgets. Media

Affordability is relative and tied closely to wages, interest rates, and inventory. In my experience, while home prices rarely drop dramatically, affordability can improve through slower appreciation, increased housing supply, and lower borrowing costs. Creative solutions — like smaller floor plans,

In my experience, predicting prices years in advance requires considering multiple factors: economic growth, interest rate policy, and housing supply. If inflation continues to stabilize and rates ease, demand could rebound, keeping prices steady or rising modestly. However, if affordability challen