Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or just keeping an eye on the market, here’s what you need to know.Let’s start with new home sales—they took a bit of a dip in January, dropping 10.5% from the previous month to about 657,000 units sold.

More & more owners are posting here on BP about their rentals sitting vacant too long.Which means owners aren't paying attention to the rental market - which is slowing, causing Days On Market (DOM) to increase:(Take a look at the graph below from ShowMojo, comparing average DOM for 2018-2024.DOM are now about 40% longer than they were 2 years ago.Many owners also don't seem to be aware of real estate market fundamentals, such as seasonal effects:1) After September, when kids go back to school, there's a noticeable dip in activity in both the sales & rentals.2) After Halloween, there's another noticeable dip.

I am just dipping my toes into the real estate world but I am looking into purchasing multi family properties possibly in the mid west or south as I live in San Diego now and finding multi family opportunities that cash flow are a little tough here haha. 

With a slight dip in December but a rebound in January, are you seeing any changes in booking behaviors or nightly rates compared to last year?

If costs rise unexpectedly and your LTV dips below 70%, the bank may require you to bring additional funds to closing.

Even if rates dip slightly, rising home prices could still make waiting more expensive overall.Buying now means building equity sooner.

He and others seem to be attempting to circumvent an agreement with us, by attempting to smear us on this platform. 

Some are already saying there may not be any cuts this year.Frankly, we can get to low 6's and maybe even 6 or below, if the 10 yr treasury continues to dip.

Long-Term Play: Those who secured land at high valuations must now decide whether to hold, develop, or offload.New Construction and Infrastructure DevelopmentColumbus has seen a surge in homebuilding, particularly in response to anticipated demand from Intel-related jobs.The delay may impact financing and absorption rates, leading to a slowdown in housing starts.Infrastructure projects tied to Intel’s growth, such as roads and utilities, will likely continue, but at a measured pace.Commercial Real Estate and Small Business ImpactsMany businesses and developers bet on an influx of Intel workers fueling demand for retail, office, and industrial space.This delay could create leasing challenges, with some developers reconsidering near-term projects.On the flip side, a more gradual ramp-up may allow local businesses to scale strategically.Opportunities for Savvy InvestorsBuying the Dip: If land or housing prices see a correction, it could be a prime buying opportunity for those with a long-term outlook.Pivoting to Other Growth Areas: Columbus remains an attractive market beyond Intel, with a strong job market, affordable cost of living, and other major employers expanding.Building for the Long Haul: Delays happen, but Intel’s presence in Ohio is a long-term game.

What you're attempting has already been done, and by a fellow Aussie at that!