Real Estate Roundup: July 15, 2025
Leonard Steinberg, Compass Agent
As we kick off the second half of 2025, it’s a good time to take stock — of the market, your mindset, and your mission. Whether you’ve been heads down in business or catching your breath during summer, here are the key takeaways shaping the real estate world right now.
Market Conditions: Uncertainty Gives Way to Opportunity
After a volatile first half of the year, there are signs of stabilization — and strategic shifts.
Equity markets have mostly recovered earlier losses.
10-year treasury yields dipped below 4.2%, after peaking at 4.8%.
The Fed’s focus is moving from inflation to employment, signaling possible rate cuts later this year — unless tariffs drive long-term inflation.
Housing Legislation, Affordability & Supply
California’s newly passed housing bills signal momentum: reforming the California Environmental Quality Act could unlock long-stalled development and address the housing crisis.
Meanwhile, the top 10 cities for renters in 2025 (including McKinney, Sarasota, Atlanta, and Round Rock) all have one thing in common: they've built aggressively over the past 5 years.
Agent Reality Check: What We Forget to Tell Buyers
Rising costs — taxes, insurance, maintenance — rarely reverse. Escalating values may correct, but ongoing ownership expenses remain. We must keep helping clients see the long-term picture, not just short-term prices.
Real Estate Truths the Headlines Miss
When media coverage shifts from "skyrocketing" to "plummeting," remember:
Long-term gains still outpace short-term drops.
Most people don't sell within 3 years.
Emotional reactions drive headlines — not reality.
Let’s lead with clarity, not chaos.
Mid-Year Mindset: Are You Planning the Second Half?
The Fourth of July came and went — and with it, the first half of the year. Now is the moment to:
Revisit your 2025 goals.
Adjust what’s not working.
Commit to learning something new.
Protect your #1 business asset: your health.
Bigger Trends, Bigger Questions
Insurance premiums continue rising across all states, adding complexity to affordability.
Rural healthcare access is vanishing — something to consider when relocating or retiring.
Cash buyers made up 69% of Manhattan purchases in Q2.
AI is accelerating automation across industries — agents who stay human, creative, and connected will stand out.
Final Thoughts
This is your half-time reset. Review, refine, and re-ignite your plan for your business, your clients, and your life.
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Leonard Steinberg
Compass Agent