Just when we thought it was handled, *inflation is starting to surge back* —and *mortgage rates are already adjusting* fast. But, for real estate investors, there’s a *silver lining.* Some markets are seeing *rising rents* and *lower home prices,* making it an ideal buying scenario for investors if they can hang on to the property during these high-rate times.
It’s been a wild week in the housing market, and we’re unpacking everything in this headline episode.
First, we’ll talk about the *new inflation numbers.* You probably already know they’re not great, but could they *force the Fed to resume raising rates?* We have a…lively…discussion about it. Next, *investors lose millions of dollars in the newest real estate “scam” run by a trusted community member.* This isn’t something new, so we’re sharing the exact steps you should take before ever wiring someone money for a real estate deal.
*Big buyers gain ground on a new housing bill* as an amended version drops language many investors had considered a lock. Finally, we’re going over the *cities with the fastest rising (and falling) rent prices in 2026* —and which markets are seeing the perfect storm of rising rents and declining home prices.
