In this episode of the Top of Mind podcast, Mike Simonsen sits down with Logan Mohtashami, lead analyst at HousingWire, to talk about his predictions for 2025. Logan looks at inventory challenges, offers his take on what to expect with mortgage rates, and gives his forecast for prices, home sales, and more. He also shares which signals we should be watching for shifts in the market in the coming year.
About Logan Mohtashami
Logan Mohtashami is a renowned expert in the mortgage and housing ecosystem, recognized for his insightful analysis and commentary on the U.S. economy and real estate market. Mohtashami is a lead analyst for HousingWire and is a regular contributor on the HousingWire Daily podcast. With a background spanning over two decades in the mortgage industry, Mohtashami — nicknamed “The Chart Guy” — has the remarkable ability to decipher complex economic data and translate it into understandable, actionable insights. This knowledge has made Mohtashami a sought-after commentator and his expertise has been featured extensively in news outlets, including CNBC, where he is a frequent guest.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
• How the housing market at the end of 2024 has fundamentally changed
• Where his forecasts for 2024 missed and where he got it right
• Logan’s forecasts for mortgage rates, home sales, inventory, and home prices in 2025
• Which macroeconomic factors are the most important to watch for housing in 2025
• What to watch for with the Fed in the coming year
• Who is at risk and who has strength in today’s housing economy
• One insightful factor buoying home buyers today
• What’s on the horizon for real estate in the second half of the decade
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Logan Mohtashami | HousingWire
https://www.housingwire.com/author/logan-mohtashami/
Mike Simonsen | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsen/
Altos Research
https://altosresearch.com/
Guide to Market Data: https://bit.ly/altos-ebook
Demo Altos: https://altosresearch.com/contact
Altos Research is the premier resource for real-time real estate data. We provide weekly market statistics, analysis and reporting for 99% of the zip codes in the U.S., helping real estate professionals, investors, financial institutions, and their clients make better-informed decisions.
About Logan Mohtashami
Logan Mohtashami is a renowned expert in the mortgage and housing ecosystem, recognized for his insightful analysis and commentary on the U.S. economy and real estate market. Mohtashami is a lead analyst for HousingWire and is a regular contributor on the HousingWire Daily podcast. With a background spanning over two decades in the mortgage industry, Mohtashami — nicknamed “The Chart Guy” — has the remarkable ability to decipher complex economic data and translate it into understandable, actionable insights. This knowledge has made Mohtashami a sought-after commentator and his expertise has been featured extensively in news outlets, including CNBC, where he is a frequent guest.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
• How the housing market at the end of 2024 has fundamentally changed
• Where his forecasts for 2024 missed and where he got it right
• Logan’s forecasts for mortgage rates, home sales, inventory, and home prices in 2025
• Which macroeconomic factors are the most important to watch for housing in 2025
• What to watch for with the Fed in the coming year
• Who is at risk and who has strength in today’s housing economy
• One insightful factor buoying home buyers today
• What’s on the horizon for real estate in the second half of the decade
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Logan Mohtashami | HousingWire
https://www.housingwire.com/author/logan-mohtashami/
Mike Simonsen | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsen/
Altos Research
https://altosresearch.com/
Guide to Market Data: https://bit.ly/altos-ebook
Demo Altos: https://altosresearch.com/contact
Altos Research is the premier resource for real-time real estate data. We provide weekly market statistics, analysis and reporting for 99% of the zip codes in the U.S., helping real estate professionals, investors, financial institutions, and their clients make better-informed decisions.
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