221: Home Prices Hit Another Record: Are Americans Still Right About Real Estate?

Home prices are still soaring as they hit a new record high, despite high mortgage rates and low inventory dampening demand. At some point, this unaffordable housing market must make Americans even a bit bearish on real estate, right? Well, maybe not, according to a new survey that shows what Americans view as the best investment in the long term. But these updates are just the tip of the iceberg on today’s headlines show! We’re back to discuss the housing market’s most hard-hitting headlines and share our opinions on whether they’re fact, fiction, or pure hype. First, Americans give their take on the best long-term investment, and one asset in particular reigns supreme (sorry, it’s not crypto!). Next, will record-breaking home prices push demand down even further, forcing house flippers and home sellers to get desperate? Our experts share exactly what they’re seeing in their local markets. Speaking of home sellers, are you selling right now? If so, there are five things you CAN control that’ll help you sell your home faster and for more, even in today’s tough housing market. Expert house flipper James Dainard gives even more tips on how he gets his flips sold at lightning speed, even during slow seasons. Finally, we touch on Airbnb’s latest party-pooping and how they’re putting hosts in the driver’s seat to protect their properties from ragers that could ruin their homes. Plus, an update on the end of endless shrimp (check out this episode for context). Just getting into real estate investing? Catch a FREE investing webinar on how you can get in the game as a complete newbie. Ready to invest? Join BiggerPockets Pro and use code “NEWMARKET24” for 20% off, plus get access to elite investor tools to help you get more deals done! In This Episode We Cover Why Americans think this asset is the best long-term investment  Home price updates and what the effects could be with housing prices hitting record highs Five tips to sell your home faster and for more money even in today’s housing market What an expert house flipper does on EVERY home he sells to get the best price possible Airbnb’s newest party ban and how hosts can protect their properties An unfortunate update on one of America’s most beloved seafood restaurant chains And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram Henry's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's Instagram James' BiggerPockets Profile James' Instagram  Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's Instagram Property Manager Finder BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 959 - BiggerNews: 2024 Housing Market Update and Why Prices Are Still Rising Want to Sell Your Home Fast—for the Most Money? Do This Articles from Today’s Show:  Best Long-Term Investment  Home Prices  Home Seller Tips  Airbnb Parties Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-221 Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices