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Each week, I like to pause and look forward — not just at headlines, but at the trends and data points that shape how we invest, build, and plan. Here’s what I’m watching closely as we wrap up October and head into November.

Another week in the books — and if you’ve been watching closely, you can feel it: the real estate market isn’t stalling, it’s shifting. Momentum is quietly building for those positioned to move with discipline and patience. Here’s what stood out to me this week — and what it means going into next.

Week of October 20, 2025 By Corey Parchman | CorePar Development We’re halfway through October, and while most people are talking about falling leaves, I’m watching what’s really shifting — rates, rentals, and reinvestment. Here are the three biggest investment stories shaping the real estate landscape this week.

Every Monday, I share what’s on my radar — key market shifts, lending trends, and development insights that matter most for builders and investors. Here’s what I’m watching this week:

Every week I try to zoom out and look at what’s really moving the real estate investment world — not the noise, but the trends that actually affect where we deploy capital and how we build long-term wealth. Here are three key investment stories I’m tracking this week and what they mean for investors like us.

1. Mortgage Rates Inch Down, But Buyers Still Hesitate The 30-year fixed rate fell to ~6.30%, offering a slight breath of relief in a high-rate environment. Reuters Yet, many prospective buyers are holding back — waiting for a clearer signal or bigger drop. Reuters My Take: Rate moves still move sentiment more than fundamentals. Even a modest dip can shift where capital flows — if you’re ready. Right now, cautious capital may be better placed in land, short-term acquisitions,