Realtor Confidence, Homebuyer Trends & The Future of Real Estate with NAR's Jessica Lautz

Realtor confidence and homebuying trends are shifting as the real estate market undergoes major changes. With low inventory, rising home prices, and industry-shaking events like the Sitzer/Burnett vs. NAR lawsuit, buyers, sellers, and agents are adapting to a new landscape. So, what does this mean for Realtors, homebuyers, and investors? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist & VP of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), to break down the latest housing market trends. We'll cover: Realtor Confidence – How are agents feeling about the market? Spring 2025 Housing Outlook – Will we see more buyers and sellers? Who's Buying Homes? – First-time buyers, cash buyers & investor trends Seller Behavior – Who's selling, and what are they looking for in an agent? The Impact of the NAR Ruling – Are buyers & sellers still using agents? Market Predictions – What's next for real estate in 2025? Whether you're a homebuyer, real estate investor, or agent, this episode is packed with valuable insights and expert analysis to help you navigate the evolving market. LINKS: OUR GUEST Jessica Lautz:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-lautz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica.lautz/ Website: https://www.nar.realtor JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE  https://tinyurl.com/joinrws1038 FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://tinyurl.com/RWSsubscribe Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/RENsubscribe READ BOOKS BY RealWealth® FOUNDERS The Wise Investor by Rich Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/thewiseinvestorbook Retire Rich with Rentals by Kathy Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/retirerichwithrentals Scaling Smart by Rich & Kathy Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/scalingsmart DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com