Greetings, astute investors! Welcome to your Daily Insight for Sunday, March 16, 2025—a sharp look at today’s U.S. housing market. With mortgage rates at 6.84% (Bankrate), median prices at $418,284 (Redfin), and inventory at 3.5 months (NAR), buyers face a shifting landscape—investors and consumers feel the ripple too. At GLHR Investing, we’re breaking down what buyers should expect and how it shapes your strategy—let’s dive in!
Buyers, brace for resilience—home prices are up 4% year-over-year, with NAR eyeing $410,700 by year-end, no crash in sight. Rates at 6.84% mean $2,290 monthly payments—tough, but inventory’s up to 3.5 months, offering more choice. Expect competition—36% of listings cut prices (HousingWire)—yet hot markets like Atlanta lag (-16% pending sales). X posts note: “Patience pays—supply’s key!” Rates may dip to 6.7% (J.P. Morgan), but tariff-driven inflation clouds it—buyers, adjust or wait.
Investors, volatility’s your edge—Trump’s Yemen strikes Saturday spike oil, Exxon Mobil (XOM) at $119 pre-market up 3%. Defense shines—Lockheed Martin (LMT) at $600, up 1%, Geo Group (GEO) at $13.50, up 5%—Friday’s DOJ tease fuels it. Intel (INTC) at $23.41 glows—13% surge—while Apple (AAPL) dips 3% on tariffs—Nasdaq’s off 1.3%. X buzzes: “Oil’s gold!” Pivot to XOM, LMT—Goldman’s 25% recession odds fade against these risers.
Consumers feel the pinch—$418,284 prices and $2,290 payments strain wallets. Tariff costs may hike builds—lumber duties loom (NAHB)—but inventory eases lockout fears. X posts: “No crash—adapt!” Oil jumps hit gas—XOM’s gain, your pain—yet shutdown relief steadies jobs. Pair with JEPI ($56.53) for calm—things look up. Explore “The Misbehavior of Markets” by Benoit Mandelbrot on Amazon—a brilliant lens for market swings. GLHR Investing Team’s got your back—act smart!
Invest with precision,
GLHR Investing Team
