- squeeze on affordability with continuing high and higher interest rates. Also inflation is eroding the amount of cash available each monthly payments.
- Empty Urban office buildings will cause more strain on banking system. Urban building owners may not default, but will negotiate better terms. This impact banks profits.
- Empty Urban office buildings are being considered for conversion to residential use. Prediction: this will occur over the next few years to a very minimal amount
- properties bought as air-bnb’s man have hard time making monthly payments. Often the basis to purchase these investment properties is made assuming near-full occupancy and at rates in effect during a boom economy. A modest economic downturn and high inflation can alter the decisions of travelers for short term rentals
- Crime issues will cause a significant number of home buyers to avoid major cities and locate in suburbs.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025