Tariffs, Interest Rates, & 2025 Challenges for Real Estate, ep. 427

Are you ready to navigate the unpredictable landscape of 2025?This episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities facing real estate investors in the coming year. From interest rates and tariffs to navigating a cliff in new development pipelines, our guest, Kimberly Byrum, Managing Principal at Zonda, shares data-driven insights to help you make informed decisions. Discover what’s shaping the multifamily and housing markets and how you can position yourself for success.

Key Takeaways: - The 2025 Market Outlook: Why new development pipelines are falling off and what it means for housing demand and rent growth.

- Impact of Interest Rates and Tariffs: How these economic factors are influencing underwriting and development costs.

- Demographic Trends to Watch: Insights into millennial renters, the rise of build-to-rent communities, and shifts in first-time homebuyer age.

- Navigating Market Fundamentals: Tips for identifying strong-performing markets and what to look for when evaluating opportunities.

- Sustainable Development Challenges: How climate risks, such as hurricanes and insurance costs, are reshaping market strategies.

- Emerging Opportunities: Exploring new concepts like 3D-printed homes, mass timber construction, and adaptive reuse projects.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation packed with actionable insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Don’t miss Kimberly’s advice on how to balance profitability with creating positive, lasting impacts through real estate.

Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to 2025 Market Uncertainties 00:25 Meet the Expert: Kimberly Byrum 01:48 Understanding Zonda's Data Solutions 04:16 Challenges and Projections for 2025 17:36 Market Fundamentals and Investment Strategies 31:00 Lightning Round and Final Thoughts

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Credits Producer: Blue Lake Capital Strategist: Syed Mahmood Editor: Emma Walker Opening music: Pomplamoose

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