Every December, I sit down and look at the real estate market with fresh eyes.
What actually worked this year?
What didn’t?
And what does that mean for the people trying to buy, sell, or build wealth through real estate?
If you’ve been feeling confused about the 2025 market — you’re not alone.
This year didn’t behave the way most of us expected.
Some buyers had wins they haven’t seen in years.
Some landlords felt pressure from places they never saw coming.
And the rental market surprised everyone — including me.
So I pulled the data, reviewed what happened inside my own portfolio, and put everything into one episode for you.
Here’s a little taste of what I uncovered…
Buyers quietly won this year — and most people didn’t notice.
There were real moments of opportunity in 2025 that many buyers didn’t realize they had access to.
More negotiating power…
More flexibility…
More breathing room…
If you’ve been waiting to buy, you’ll want to hear this part.
But on the rental side? That’s where things got interesting.
Certain cities saw rent drops that were almost unbelievable.
Vacancies climbed.
Concessions showed up everywhere.
And landlords had to get creative — fast.
If you own rentals or plan to buy in 2026, understanding why this happened matters more than you think.
I even felt the shift inside my own multifamily properties.
We had to pivot, adjust our approach, and rethink the way we manage a few of our units.
It stretched us — in a good way — and forced us to get ahead of a trend that’s only going to grow in 2026.
I share exactly what we learned and the strategy we’re preparing to lean into next year.
(And don’t worry — I don’t give it all away here. You’ll hear it inside the episode.)
If you want clarity heading into 2026, don’t skip this one.
This episode will help you:
- make sense of the shifts
- understand the opportunities
- and feel confident about what you should do next
Listen to the full episode here
🤎
Erika
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