Published September 15, 2025
Cruel Real Estate Summer | Why No One's Happy
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In today's real estate market, everyone is unhappy but each in their own way – creating what's been called the "Anna Karenina housing market." This perspective helps explain why builders are offering incentives, sellers are reluctant to lower prices, and buyers face the double challenge of high rates and high prices.
• Monthly payments for buyers are up 60% since 2021 despite values being down about 10%
• 62% of builders nationwide offering significant incentives like $10-15K credits to buy down interest rates
• One in five sellers has cut prices while many others are choosing to delist rather than reduce
• Many 2022-2023 buyers now find themselves underwater on their mortgages
• Life reasons still drive moving decisions: retirement, family needs, downsizing, job changes
• People often prioritize money over experiences but at life's end regret not spending more time with loved ones
• The market remains active with 565 homes under contract representing approximately 1,170 families in transition
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[00:00:00] Introduction: Cruel Real Estate Summer
[00:01:54] Reflecting on National Tragedies
[00:05:23] Information vs. Perspective in Real Estate
[00:09:00] The Anna Karenina Housing Market
[00:16:40] Money vs. Family in Selling Decisions
[00:22:42] Real Life Reasons People Move
