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Midweek Market Report: Why Smart Investors Are Buying Real Estate Right Now!

By Eric Willner, Investor, Coach, and Host of The Real Estate Show, America’s longest running daily radio show about real estate.

There are 99 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Buy and Own Real Estate

Did you know that real estate has historically been the number one wealth-building vehicle in America? Did you know that even in fluctuating markets, homeownership has proven to be a hedge against inflation? Did you know that there are multiple ways to acquire real estate, even if you think you don’t have enough money for a down payment?

This is the Wednesday Midweek Mortgage & Market Report Edition of The Real Estate Show, and today we continue to talk about why NOW is the right time to buy real estate.

Why? Because most people don’t realize that Everyone is in Real Estate! Either you are IN Real Estate because you own it. You searched it, negotiated it, closed on it, and have the pride of ownership, tax benefits, and long-term appreciation, along with the other benefits real estate has, OR you are ON Real Estate, and either through direct rent payments or indirectly, through working for an employer who pays the rent of your workplace, you pay those IN Real Estate!

Welcome to The Real Estate Show – South Florida’s #1 Real Estate Radio Show and America’s longest-running daily radio show about real estate. My name is Eric Willner, known as the Voice of Real Estate and founder of America’s longest-running daily radio show about real estate. I am also the creator of The Automatic Landlord System for Owning Cash Flowing Real Estate “Profitably and Hassle-Free.” This show is a virtual real estate seminar in every episode.

Today’s show is about: There are 99 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Buy and Own Real Estate and how very important knowing how that works is to a plan that leads to success in real estate.

Before we get into the meat of the show, let me remind you of this week’s special FREE Workshops:

1. (Last night) Tuesday 8pm - Path To Home Ownership Introduction – Online by Invitation. Text "Home" to 561-861-2366.
2. Tonight: Wednesday night 8:30pm - Financial Edge Academy “101 Overview” – Online by Invitation. Text "Edge" to 561-861-2366.

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Today's National Mortgage Interest Rate Trends On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the current average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is 6.92%, up 1 basis point over the last week. If you're in the market for a mortgage refinance, today's current average 30-year refinance interest rate is 6.91%, remaining stable over the last week.

Despite the Federal Reserve’s series of rate cuts, including a quarter-point rate cut in December, mortgage rates are pretty much flat. The rate cut pause doesn’t directly affect mortgage rates; instead, other factors, including the 10-year Treasury yield, influence them.

Whether you need a mortgage now or plan to get one in the next year or two, it’s crucial to prepare early and get a PQ to see where you stand! PLUS, we have special INSIDE information on two new mortgage products about to take the US by storm and a DPA Program, and – Soft Credit Pull/Free!

Here’s a quick mortgage minute:

Rates as of Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM

Weekly Mortgage Demand Drops 6%, as Homebuyers Remain ‘On the Fence’

• The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased slightly to 6.93%.
• Applications to refinance a home loan dropped 7% for the week but were 39% higher than the same week one year ago.
• Applications for a mortgage to buy a home fell 6% for the week but were 7% higher year-over-year.

Housing affordability continues to weigh on potential buyers, and economic uncertainty, especially regarding the effect of potential tariffs, is only adding to the pressure.

(Midpoint Break: Text "Edge" to 561-861-2366 to learn more about financial strategies to secure your future.)

Let’s continue to talk about why NOW is the time to buy real estate.

Renter Affordability Has Improved – Here’s What’s Behind the Trend

• Higher supply of available units for rent is fostering a renter-friendly market in the U.S.
• But it might not last—on top of low profitability, construction companies are facing uncertainties.
• Homeowners' wealth increased significantly over the past 33 years, while renters saw much smaller gains.

Renters should reap the benefits of a lower-cost rental market while they can. But this renter-friendly market is not going to last forever. With construction activity slowing down, rents will likely rise again.

U.S. Homebuilders Raise Alarm Over Tariffs as Sentiment Falls to a 5-Month Low

• Sentiment among the nation’s single-family homebuilders dropped to the lowest level in five months in February.
• The drop was largely due to concern over tariffs, which would raise homebuilder costs significantly.
• Sales expectations in the next six months took a major hit.

Homebuilder sentiment has been declining due to increased mortgage rates and high costs, reducing affordability. Builders are already facing elevated mortgage rates, and affordability is a growing challenge for buyers.

Remember: It’s a stone-cold fact that Real Estate is THE best investment. Period. So get yours today!

Thank you for tuning into The Real Estate Show, but don’t just listen—use our show to get started in real estate investing! Tune in every weekday for “a literal seminar in every episode of The Real Estate Show.” Don’t forget to share this show with others who should own real estate.

Join us tomorrow for the “ATM Edition – About The Money.” See you then!

Also, you can listen to the entire 30 minute broadcast of any day’s edition of The Real Estate Show by clicking on the audio link on that days summary post. You can also watch the Facebook Live video at www.facebook.com/TheRealEstateShow.

Want to know more? If you are serious about real estate and paying off debt, then find out more on today and every day’s episodes and learn more about Real Estate Investing and learn HOW TO by listening to The Real Estate Show with Eric Willner , Live every weekday morning at 9 o’clock (EST) on Florida’s Money Talk Radio stations WWNN AM1470, FM 95.3 and FM 96.9. You can also hear us on the free apps: iHeart Radio and TuneIn. Recorded Rebroadcasts are available 24/7 on Facebook. Please share this and our Facebook updates.

Eric Willner is the Host and Founder of The Real Estate Show, an informative show about how to buy, own, and improve real estate the right way, on autopilot. - The Automatic Landlord way. (AutomaticLandlord.com) You can reach Eric Willner at Eric@Ericwillner.com or 888-595-7779.

Also listen to the rebroadcasts on demand on Facebook.com/TheRealEstateShow 

Eric Willner is the Host and Founder of The Real Estate Show, an informative show about how to buy, own, and improve real estate the right way, on autopilot. - The Automatic Landlord way. (AutomaticLandlord.com) You can reach Eric Willner at Eric@Ericwillner.com or 888-595-7779.

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