Host Patrick Donoghue explores the resurgence of urban living, with city home purchases now comprising 16% of the market. He discusses the impact of recent Federal Reserve rate cuts on mortgage rates and examines regional home price trends, highlighting the Midwest's strong performance. Patrick also addresses challenges in housing supply and construction costs, noting the increase in new home sizes and rising material prices. For investors, he emphasizes the importance of diversification and introduces Groundfloor's Flywheel Portfolio, which offers exposure to 200–400 short-term real estate loans with projected returns of 10.5% to 11%. The episode concludes with a look ahead to 2025, focusing on factors that could influence the housing market and investment strategies.

In this episode, we dive into the key housing proposals from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, breaking down how their approaches to homeownership, housing supply, renter protections, and deregulation could shape the future of real estate. We also explore the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut and what it means for investors, along with three crucial market trends shared by housing expert John Burns.

Plus, we highlight how the Groundfloor Flywheel Portfolio offers investors a powerful tool to navigate market uncertainty and capitalize on future opportunities. Whether rates rise, fall, or the market shifts post-election, the Flywheel will keep turning — ready to deliver high-yielding returns.

Tune in for actionable insights to position your portfolio for success in any market.