What's Next in Real Estate? 3 Investors Weigh In

With inflation soaring, interest rates rising, and growing concern over a recession taking shape, it's no surprise to hear the real estate market is changing. Thanks to shifts in consumer preferences, changes in supply and demand, and the emergence of new real estate investment opportunities, the end of 2022 and the coming years could look a lot different than the years prior.

We asked three Motley Fool contributors what they feel is next for the real estate industry, including the biggest opportunities and hurdles for investors to prepare for in the remainder of 2022 and 2023. Here's what they said.

Liz Brumer-Smith: After two years of unparalleled rental and home price growth, it's becoming abundantly clear that the era of the red-hot seller's market is coming to an end. Active listings increased 19% in June 2022 and existing home sales have consistently decreased for 10 straight months. One in five home sellers lowered their price in May 2022, marking the biggest jump in home price reductions since the start of the pandemic.

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