I would suspect once investors digest the higher rate environment and some of the hurricane damage is moved inventory will settle out in neutral territory. 

About me: my name is Cody Caswell, and I'm an investor in Central Texas (Austin and surrounding areas).

Just curious on possible strategies or suggestions from anybody currently thats an agent in the Central Illinois or Chicago area.

I think seasonality is starting earlier, but if people are starting this early, ahead of inventory bottoming, we could have a pretty crazy spring. 

And your central point I think, is to use conservative numbers so the deal still makes sense even in the worst case scenario.

Positive Home Value Growth ForecastWhile the pace of home value appreciation is expected to moderate, Zillow forecasts a 2.8% increase in Buffalo’s home values for 2025, indicating continued market strength.In summary, Buffalo’s combination of strong job growth, relative affordability, limited housing inventory, strategic location, and positive home value forecasts solidify its status as the nation’s hottest housing market for 2025.

It makes less and less sense in a market with low inventory and high interest rates.

@Philip AndersonMultifamily properties in Ventura can perform well due to the area's high rent demand, but inventory can be tight.

Hey @Joel Oh so Ellensburg is in central WA state.

I'm an investor, flipper, and property management company owner in central CT.