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,

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