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R3 Broadcast 02-02-26

📺 R3 Realty Resource Report | February 2, 2026 This week on R3, we break down the biggest real estate and economic stories shaping buyer and seller behavior right now - from shrinking home sizes and refinance surges to Gen Z’s slow-but-steady entry into homeownership and the political headlines creating market hesitation. 🏠 Story 1: Tiny Homes Are Selling Fast in Texas Smaller homes and compact new builds are gaining traction nationwide as affordability pressures reshape buyer priorities. This isn’t about trends — it’s about access, efficiency, and realistic ownership in today’s market. 📉 Story 2: Mortgage Applications Hit a 3-Year High A brief dip in interest rates sparked a major spike in mortgage applications, led by refinancing. The takeaway? Buyers and homeowners are watching rates closely and acting when the math makes sense - not waiting for perfection. 👥 Story 3: Gen Z Is Buying Homes - Slowly and Intentionally Homeownership among Gen Z and millennials continues to rise, but cautiously. Affordability remains the biggest barrier, making education, preparation, and alternative housing paths more important than ever. 🏛️ Story 4: Senate Passes Funding Deal, Avoids Shutdown Political uncertainty remains high, and while housing decisions may pause during periods of chaos, they rarely disappear. Markets react to clarity - not noise. 📊 Story 5: Trump Says He Wants Housing Prices to Rise Political soundbites grab headlines, but housing prices still move on fundamentals: supply, demand, affordability, and interest rates. Data beats rhetoric every time. ⸻ 🏡 Buyer Tip of the Week: Opportunity Favors Preparation Today’s market rewards buyers who know their numbers and move intentionally. With more inventory, better negotiating conditions, and occasional rate windows, prepared buyers can secure better terms and avoid emotional decisions. 🏠 Seller Tip of the Week: Strategy Beats Optimism Sellers still have opportunity - but only with the right approach. Pricing realistically, preparing the home, and aligning with buyer expectations are critical in a more selective market. ⸻ 📰 Sources Referenced in This Episode: • Realtor.com - Tiny Homes & Affordability • Mortgage News Daily - MBA Mortgage Application Data • Redfin - Homeownership by Generation • Federal News Network - Senate Funding Deal • PBS NewsHour - Housing Price Comments 👍 If you found this episode helpful, like, subscribe, and share to stay informed on the real estate stories that actually matter.