Flippers Falter: The Warning Signs Shaking the Housing Market

Written By the WiRE - the Week in Real Estate
 

In this episode, we dive deep into why real estate flippers are faltering, with margins getting squeezed in Q1 2025. This isn't just about individual investors; it's a critical warning sign for the broader housing market. Elevated mortgage rates and challenging affordability conditions have put a damper on new home sales, increasing competition from existing homeowners selling their properties.

As housing inventory improves, so does affordability, shifting power to buyers who are gaining leverage, forcing agents to rethink pricing strategies. We'll explore how these dynamics, including factors like slowing home price hikes and steady mortgage rates despite modest treasury yield upticks, are reshaping the landscape for everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned investors.


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