The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Real Estate

In this episode of The Shivers Report, Nick and Keegan break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2025 real estate market. From double-digit increases in mortgage applications to flat home appreciation, it was a year full of contradictions—but one thing is clear: 2025 was the year of the true professional.They unpack why part-timers struggled, why first-time buyers are now hitting age 40, and what lower interest rates could mean as we head into the next cycle.