According to The Kobeissi Letter, US all-cash home purchases fell by 60,469 in 2024, reaching a total of 700,445, the lowest in at least a decade. Over the past three years, these transactions have decreased by 383,093, or 35%. Despite this decline, the proportion of all-cash home purchases remains high at 33%. This trend indicates a significant shift in the housing market, potentially affecting real estate investment strategies and market liquidity.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, Washington, DC federal government buildings show an average occupancy rate of just 12%, with the Department of Agriculture having only about 456 of its 7,400 employees working in the office. This low occupancy rate is influencing the DC real estate market, which is described as just getting started.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, home listings in the Washington DC metro area have risen by approximately 23% year-over-year, with parts of Virginia experiencing even larger increases of 60%-70% during the winter months, a time typically characterized by low supply in the housing market. This surge in listings could impact housing prices and market dynamics, potentially influencing investment strategies in the real estate sector.