Conventional wisdom says that when the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, the housing market breathes a sigh of relief—mortgage rates fall, buyers rush in, and prices hold steady. But economist Richard Werner has spent decades challenging this assumption. His research shows that interest rates don’t lead the economy—they follow it. When growth slows, rates fall […]
Average Sales PriceJune 2025 – $1,101,537July 2025 – $1,183,6217% up Average Days On MarketJune 2025 – 44July 2025 – 489% up Average Sale Price Per Square FootJune 2025 – $504July 2025 – $56712% up Median Sales PriceJune 2025 – $805,000July 2025 – $822,5002% up Number of Sold ListingsJune 2025 – 251July 2025 – 2443% down […]
Average Sales PriceJune 2025 – $1,714,951July 2025 – $$1,777,802increased by 4% Average Days On MarketJune 2025 – 42July 2025 – 51increased by 21% Average Sale Price Per Square FootJune 2025 – $1,205.64July 2025 – $1,217.93increased by 1% Median Sales PriceJune 2025 – $1,025,000.00July 2025 – $$1,150,000.00increased by 12% Number of Sold ListingsJune 2025 – 164July […]
Introduction: Is the American dream of owning a home slipping away for today’s youth? If you scroll through TikTok or headlines, you’ll see a rising chorus of fear: that homeownership is unattainable for Gen Z and even younger millennials. But does the data support this narrative? By examining homeownership trends over the past decade, particularly […]
In a week marked by political theater and economic uncertainty, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25–4.50%—despite mounting pressure from President Trump, who made a headline-grabbing visit to the Fed’s headquarters, urging immediate cuts. Meanwhile, Trump’s sweeping tariffs are raising construction costs, and residential housing inventory is climbing fast. But instead of signaling […]
In recent weeks, policymakers have teased what’s being called the “Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping legislative package that could reshape the American housing market. While the exact text hasn’t been released, early signals from lawmakers suggest the bill will focus on boosting housing supply, incentivizing development, and addressing affordability head-on. For real estate professionals, investors, and […]
The trade winds shifted this morning as the U.S. and Japan announced a tariff deal trimming duties on autos and other goods. The headlines sound optimistic—tariffs on Japanese cars drop from 27.5% to 15%—but don’t get too excited just yet. That 15% “baseline” is still far higher than pre-trade-war levels, which means the pressure on […]
Average Sales PriceQ2 2024 – $1,761,626.64Q2 2025 – $$1,712,334.22decreased by 3%Average Days On MarketQ2 2024 – 46Q2 2025 – 50increased by 9%Average Sale Price Per Square FootQ2 2024 – $1,242.51Q2 2025 – $1,215.78decreased by 2%Median Sales PriceQ2 2024 – $1,235,000.00Q2 2025 – $$1,150,000.00decreased by 7%Number of Sold ListingsQ2 2024 – 463Q2 2025 – 389decreased by […]
The June inflation report added another wrinkle to the housing market. With consumer prices rising faster than expected, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates at its next meeting. That decision could keep mortgage rates higher for longer, slowing buyer demand, maintaining elevated inventory, and placing downward pressure on home prices. For buyers, this […]
Every summer, Cape Cod’s population roughly doubles, swelling from its year-round base of ~220,000 residents to over 500,000 people—a mix of tourists, seasonal homeowners, and second-home vacationers. That surge has real consequences on traffic, travel logistics, local services, and visitor experience. 1. Traffic Jams and Bridge Bottlenecks Impact for visitors: Expect long waits at bridge […]
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