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The housing market showed signs of a deepening slowdown in April. Existing home sales dropped to an annualized pace of 4.2 million—the lowest since October 2024—while pending sales fell 3.5% from March, the sharpest decline since August 2023. Despite this, the median home sale price climbed 1.4% year-over-year to $438,466, driven largely by limited affordability and elevated mortgage rates averaging 6.73%. Inventory is rising fast, however, with active listings hitting their highest level since March 2020, up 16.7% from last year. Homes are sitting longer, selling for less than asking, and only 30% are going above list—a clear shift toward a buyer’s market.

In this issue:

🏗️ Rising Permits — National builder sentiment is down, but permits are rising fast in some markets.

🛠️ The ROI of Value-Add — Conversions, upgrades, and micro-renovations: these small moves can make a big difference in today’s market.

💼 Billionaire Breaks — From trusts to tax shelters, these are the tools high-net-worth investors use.

A Flurry of New Homes Are Popping Up in Major Markets—Is There an Impact For Investors?

By Dave Meyer

National builder sentiment is down, but new permits are rising fast in places like Orlando and Columbus. Here's what investors should be looking out for.

Don't Miss These High-ROI “Value-Add” Renovations You Can Make at Every Budget

By Ashley Kehr

In today’s market, the best deals often come from adding value—think conversions, upgrades, and small tweaks with big returns. Check out some of the best ones here!

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Is This Market Due For a Comeback?

By Austin Wolff

With year-round perfect weather, access to the ocean and the hills, and America’s center of media, does it still make sense to invest in this market?

Billionaires All Have Something in Common: Tax Loopholes—Take Advantage of These Strategies Yourself

By G. Brian Davis

These are the exact tools high-net-worth individuals use to protect and grow their wealth. With the right planning, you can do the same.

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🤔 The best "low-risk" real estate investments?

🏠 Is Warren Buffett right about real estate investing?

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