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- What it is: A weekly newsletter that covers trending real estate news, geared toward home buyers and investors.
- Who writes it: Brandon Cornett, a U.S. housing market analyst and reporter with 20 years of experience.
- Why subscribe: You’ll receive new reports every week with the latest trends and data, clearly explained in plain language.
Best of all, you can subscribe for only $7 per month with a hassle-free cancellation option if not entirely satisfied.
Real Estate News We Cover
The Home Buying Institute (HBI) has covered important and trending real estate news in the United States for nearly 20 years.
Our unbiased, fact-based reports help investors make informed decisions, offering deep insights into both local and national market trends.
We cover a wide range of important topics, including the following:
- U.S. housing market trends, news, forecasts, and updates
- Home price growth and appreciation trends for property investors
- Housing inventory, supply, and demand conditions nationwide
- Emerging markets and high-potential cities for real estate investing
- New home construction trends and builder activity reports
- Local housing market reports for investors seeking regional insights
- Housing policy changes, zoning shifts, and market regulations to watch
- Migration patterns and population trends influencing housing demand
We continuously monitor all aspects of the U.S. real estate market, focusing on supply and demand-related trends and developments.
About the Author
Our newsletter is authored by Brandon Cornett, one of America’s leading housing market analysts. Brandon has been tracking and reporting on the market for 20 years.
In 2006, Brandon created the Home Buying Institute as a way of educating home buyers and investors on local market trends. Three years later, when the housing market crashed, he doubled down on those efforts by providing weekly real estate updates.
Brandon has a knack for explaining real estate market trends and news in plain language, helping readers connect the dots and make better-informed decisions.
Benefits for Investors
When it comes to real estate news, it can be hard to separate the signal from the noise.
Sensationalism, clickbait content, and profit-driven “reporting” make it worse.
Our newsletter provides a cure for information overload, delivering honest and well-researched reports to help you understand what’s really happening in the market.
How this newsletter benefits investors:
- Unbiased reports: Get fact-based reports written by an independent housing analyst, free from hype or advertising influence.
- Expert insights: Leverage the author’s 20 years of U.S. real estate market experience to guide your investment decisions.
- Save time: Skip the noise and get concise weekly updates that highlight what truly matters to investors.
- Trend detection: Identify shifts in housing market supply, demand, and pricing before they hit mainstream headlines.
- Accessible information: We deliver trending real estate news in easy-to-understand reports, without getting lost in the weeds.
- Affordable research: You get access to professional analysis for just $7 per month, with hassle-free cancellation anytime.
Trending Real Estate News: Fall 2025
The U.S. real estate market has changed significantly in recent years. We went from an overheated boom during the pandemic to a long, shallow downturn in the years after.
Trending real estate news you should know about in 2025:
1. Inventory Loosens as Rate Lock-In Effect Eases
More properties are coming onto the market, partly due to declining mortgage rates. The “golden handcuffs” that kept homeowners with ultra-low rates on the sidelines are beginning to loosen. This uptick in supply is giving investors and home buyers more options and leverage.
2. The Midwest Re-emerges as an Investor’s Haven
Investors seeking stable markets and predictable returns are turning their attention to the Midwest and certain Northeast markets. Cities like Columbus, Indianapolis, and Buffalo are gaining traction due to their relative affordability, stable job markets, and higher rental yields.
3. Insurance Costs Are a Problem in Some States
Rising home insurance costs are squeezing buyers and investors in several states. In places like Florida, California, and Louisiana, coverage has become harder to find and far more expensive — with some insurers leaving the market entirely.
4. New Construction Expands Supply—at a Cost
Builders are ramping up production to meet demand, especially in suburban markets. But most new homes target the mid-to-upper price tiers due to high labor and material costs, offering turn-key rentals while setting a higher price floor for surrounding properties.
5. CRE Distress Opens Doors for Residential Investors
Commercial real estate struggles are creating new opportunities in housing. As older office buildings face vacancies and refinancing challenges, many are being converted into apartments. This is adding supply in city centers and reinforcing demand for residential rentals.
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