Getting Real About Real Estate in 2025

Real Estate Headlines hurt these days don’t they? “Pending Sales Hit All Time Low” “Forecast Downgraded” “Commision Litigation Could Impact Sales” “REAL ESTATE HALTED” While trends, data and comps matter, in real estate every deal is unique and individual.  Your friend’s house price doesn’t matter as much as your list price, your offer price.  This week on It's All Money, host Dano Weir and Sonoma Wealth Advisor Shelby Wirick go in search of real answers from realtors actually doing deals right now-  Kristie Eddy and Mary Bienek from Sotheby’s, Morgan Devencenzi from eXp, Chris Meadors from Compass, Mary Fillinger from Hedge and Miguel Paredes III from Holmes Burrell.   Collectively the panel has over $1 billion in real estate transactions across dozens of years in Sonoma, Napa, Marin Counties and beyond. Find answers to these questions and more:  How did the market change in 2024?Why is this alleged “bad market” actually a benefit for buyers?What is the *deal* with the commission thing?Is Zillow even close to correct?Why is there “no such thing” as a bad interest rate? Enjoy this encouraging and educational look at what happened and what could be next in real estate in 2025.   Filmed on-location at SOMO Cowork in Rohnert Park, CA: https://www.somocowork.com/ Guests on the show include:  Kristie Eddy Sotheby’s International Realty (949) 577-1717 [email protected] http://www.kristieeddy.com/ DRE# 02095273   Mary Bienek, Realtor Sotheby's International Realty (707) 787-8659 [email protected] https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/associate/180-a-3176-66368357/mary-bienek DRE#01877389    Morgan Devencenzi Sullivan Group @ eXp Realty (707) 696.8654 [email protected] https://morgansullivan.exprealty.com/index.php DRE Number: 02092448  Miguel Paredes III  Holmes Burrell Real Estate (415) 233-3235  [email protected]  https://miguel.viewnorthbayhomes.com/ DRE License# 01790855  Chris Meadors Compass Napa and Sonoma (707) 287-3528 [email protected]  https://www.meadorsgroup.com/ DRE #02024636  Mary Fillinger Pearson Fillinger Group @ Hedge Realty (650) 703-4800 [email protected] https://pearsonfillinger.com/ #02147040    Take Sonoma Wealth's Free Wealth Analysis right here: https://sonomawealthadvisors.com/  Videos available on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaOjL6z16wjV2_CTStzc36Y5JtiwhVoGJ  References: https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-california/housing/2024/09/30/home-turnovers-are-at-their-lowest-level-in-30-years https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/realestate/housing-market-2024-2025.html https://www.realestatenews.com/2025/03/24/home-sales-optimism-fades-with-nar-economists-new-forecast https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-pending-home-sales-tumble-record-low-january-2025-02-27/  https://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/article/industry-news/sonoma-county-lost-decade-of-new-housing-in-2008-financial-crisis/ https://rocket.com/homes/market-reports/ca/sonoma-county https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/the-vanishing-young-homebuyer-median-first-time-homebuyer-age-jumps-from-28-in-1991-to-38-in-2024    Credits: Voiceover - Dano Music – Neon Beach “Sparkle Rising” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAyi2K2L_lo ________________________  Disclosure: Fermata Advisors LLC is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. This content was produced by Fermata Advisors, LLC, d/b/a Sonoma Wealth Advisors, d/b/a Fermata 401k, d/b/a Fermata Tax. The opinions expressed by Fermata Advisors, LLC on this show are their own. Information presented on this program is believed to be factual and up to date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed.  Discussions and answers to questions do not involve the rendering of personalized investment advice but are limited to the dissemination of general information.  A professional advisor should be consulted before implementing any of the options presented. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Viewers and listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.