January 2025 housing starts data just dropped, and it's sending shivers down the spines of real estate investors.

On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell breaks down the alarming 9.8% drop in housing starts, explaining what it means for buyers, sellers, renters, and especially investors. We'll connect this critical economic indicator to the ongoing affordability crisis and explore the factors contributing to a market seemingly "stuck in neutral": high interest rates, stubbornly high prices, builder pessimism, and the "lock-in effect" keeping existing homes off the market.

Tune in as we cover:

• What "housing starts" actually are and why they're a leading indicator.
• The shocking January 2025 numbers – and the even worse news for single-family homes.
• The "perfect storm" of factors contributing to the construction slowdown.
• How this stagnation impacts buyers, sellers, and renters.
• Outlook for the rest of 2025.

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