The Real Estate Market isn’t Broken — it’s just January

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Summary:
January always feels strange in real estate — and this year is no different.

In this episode, we break down why the phones go quiet early in the year, how slow markets actually behave, and why panic is usually the wrong move. We talk interest rates, buyer sentiment, lean business models, and what experienced investors do to stay profitable while everyone else overthinks the slowdown.

If you’re feeling stuck or second-guessing the market, this episode is your reminder: nothing’s broken — it’s just January.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & January reset
05:10 – Slow market realities and expectations
09:00 – Is this slowdown different this year?
12:30 – Interest rates and market sentiment
15:20 – What lower rates would unlock
18:25 – Lean vs bloated real estate businesses
21:10 – Why most partnerships don’t work