Monday Real Estate Watchlist | Week of November 24, 2025 By Corey Parchman | CorePar Development
- Corey Parchman
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
As we head into the final week of November, the real estate market continues to balance caution with opportunity. Developers and investors are preparing for year-end decisions and positioning themselves for a more active 2026. Here is what I’m watching this week, along with my take on each trend.
1. Year-End Investor Activity
Many private investors and family offices are reviewing their year-end allocations. Capital is still moving, but it is moving selectively. The deals attracting attention are those with strong fundamentals, clear returns, and real community impact.
Corey’s Take: This is the moment to have your story ready. Investors want clarity, not complexity. If your deal is clean, conservative, and community-focused, it stands out in a crowded inbox. Relationships and readiness carry you across the finish line.
2. Developers Finalizing 2026 Pipelines
Teams across the country are locking in land contracts, refining scopes, and mapping their construction schedules for next year. The developers who move now will be positioned to start faster once the market shifts.
Corey’s Take: Planning is the advantage. The work we do now determines our execution in Q1. When others slow down for the holidays, I use this period to sharpen strategy and secure what others overlook.
3. Workforce Housing Momentum Continues
Cities are pushing forward on attainable housing initiatives before budgets reset in January. Smaller communities, including several in Indiana, are prioritizing policy changes to make workforce housing easier to develop.
Corey’s Take: This is the space we’re built for. Workforce housing is more than a trend it is a structural need. When cities, developers, and investors align, progress becomes possible at a realistic scale.
4. Construction Costs Stay Stable Heading Into Winter
Contractors are reporting stable pricing and improved labor availability as larger projects wind down for the season. This is one of the best windows of the year for developers to lock in competitive bids.
Corey’s Take: Cost stability is a competitive edge. When pricing is predictable, we can underwrite stronger and build smarter. This is when disciplined developers gain ground.
5. Capital Markets Still Focused on Smaller, Safer Deals
Institutional capital remains cautious, but smaller Build-to-Rent, duplex, and workforce housing projects continue to attract attention. Investors are prioritizing steady, reasonable returns over aggressive projections.
Corey’s Take: The fundamentals are winning again. When the market strips away speculation, the projects with real demand, realistic costs, and thoughtful design rise to the top. That is exactly where CorePar Development operates.
At CorePar Development, we are closing out the month focused on alignment, preparation, and impact. Strong planning now sets the foundation for strong performance next year.
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