Is the Real Estate Market Crashing... or Just Changing? (What Buyers & Sellers NEED to Know!)

Buyers are backing out. Sellers are in denial. What the heck is going on with the real estate market in 2025?

In this solo episode, Mikey Taylor breaks down what’s really happening in the housing market — beyond the headlines.

👉 Are we in a buyer's market… or a full-blown standoff?
👉 Why are homes sitting longer but prices haven’t dropped?
👉 How buyers can finally win in 2025 (even with 7% mortgage rates)
👉 Seller mistakes that are costing BIG 💰

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, agent, or just market-curious — this episode gives you the real talk on what to expect in the next 6–12 months. No fluff. Just real strategies and perspective.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Housing market is shifting… or is it?
01:00 – Buyer fatigue, seller stubbornness & national stats
03:00 – Why some sellers have to sell (life events, job moves, family)
05:00 – Investors are dumping properties
06:00 – Builders vs. Resale: The competition heats up
07:00 – Is this really a buyer’s market?
08:30 – Are sellers out of touch? The buyer/seller blame game
10:00 – Pricing mistakes & the 2021 delusion
12:00 – What today’s buyers really want
13:30 – Buyer leverage ≠ Affordability
14:00 – Buyer tactics: cash offers, ARMs, old listings & new builds
16:00 – Market differences by city (Austin vs. Boston vs. SoCal)
17:00 – Why home prices may not crash — and what Gen Z might do about it
19:00 – Stop treating your home like an investment (homeowner mindset shift)
21:00 – Buyer action plan (pre-approval, negotiation, builder incentives)
22:00 – Seller checklist (pricing, staging, flexibility)
23:00 – Final outlook + Mikey’s advice for both sides


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