Home Price Slowdown: Buyer’s Window or False Dawn?

Freddie Mac just cut its 12-month home-price growth forecast from 4.2% to 1.3%—a seismic revision that could redefine buyer opportunities across America. In this episode, Tim Lucas and Craig Berry unpack the data and regional twists you need to know. You’ll learn:Forecast Falloff: Why FHFA’s May report showed a 0.2% price decline and Case–Shiller’s annual growth slowed to 2.25%Regional Rifts: How markets like Austin, Miami, Chicago, LA, and Denver are down 4–5% while Midwest and Northeast metros still climbBuyer Psychology: Why dramatic forecast cuts can spark a rush that reverses any price relief—and how to anticipate that feedback loopSales Signals: The impact of a weak jobs report on mid-sixes mortgage rates, existing-home sales down 2.7%, and new homes off 6.6%Local Nuance: Why neighborhood-level research and property-type trends (starter homes vs. luxury, condos vs. single-family) are now mission-criticalFor the full deep dive, visit:https://www.mortgageresearch.com/articles/slower-home-price-growth-opportunity-for-buyers/