Five Trends That Will Impact Real Estate Investing This Year

Let’s be honest: Real estate valuations are very high today. But worries of an impending housing crash are premature. There are many trends that could continue to drive real estate values. A millennial middle class hungry for the independence of owning a home and a reasonable economy outweigh housing indicators that might signal a downturn is imminent. That doesn’t mean U.S. real estate markets are not in a pivotal phase. In fact, 2019 is poised to create significant opportunity for those who understand the five significant economic and demographic trends driving the market. Let’s consider the following five trends:

1. Rise in Interest Rates...

2. Millennial Homebuyers Enter The Market...

3. Growth Of Secondary Cities...

4. Housing Affordability...

5. Impact of Opportunity Zone Funds...