EP 57: The Truth About DADUs, ADUs, and What Actually Sells in 2025 with Michael Haas

What makes a real estate market “normal” again, and how can investors and builders adapt to the shift?In this episode, Stephen reconnects with Seattle-based investor and broker Michael Haas to talk about the current state of the real estate market, the rise of DADUs and ADUs, and how smart developers can build homes that actually sell. From construction strategy to market psychology, this conversation dives deep into what’s working (and what’s not) for investors navigating today’s housing landscape.Stephen and Michael talked about:👉🏼 Why the current real estate market feels “normal” again after years of chaos👉🏼 How AI is changing the way agents and creators market real estate👉🏼 The importance of imperfections and authenticity in an AI-driven world👉🏼 How flippers can avoid overbuilding and mismatching the market👉🏼 The right size and design balance for DADU and multi-unit builds👉🏼 Why parking and livability features make or break small-lot developments👉🏼 Smart strategies to manage construction, hard money, and resale risk👉🏼 The difference between appraised value and true market value👉🏼 Building for families — how to design homes that actually fit real lives👉🏼 Balancing real estate investing with family, community, and mentorshipFind Michael’s IG here: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljohaas/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljhaas/Follow Stephen on IG: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow our Podcast on IG: ⁠@thebreakthrough.podcast⁠and YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdNkau-5DUE9rGUIHrpfXA⁠