If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you’re waiting to see what the market does next—let’s be real, you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: no one has a crystal ball. And anyone who says they know exactly what’s going to happen? Yeah, don’t listen to them.

What we can tell you, though, is that there are patterns—things that have played out over decades—and those give us a pretty solid idea of what’s coming. In this episode, we’re breaking down 11 things we know will happen in real estate, from price trends and interest rates to first-home buyer incentives and why some properties will always be duds (yep, even in a booming market).

If you’re waiting for the “perfect” time to buy, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about what actually matters so you can make smart decisions and move forward with confidence.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

02:37 - Meighan’s special house of the week

04:26 - Point #1: Prices will go up more than they fall

06:25 - Point #2: The gap to upgrade will widen as prices rise

07:38 - Point #3: Interest rates move in cycles

10:41 - Point #4: Some properties and locations will always be duds

11:31 - Point #5: Compounding growth will still work

12:04 - Point #6: Be wary of First-home buyer incentives

12:43 - Point #7: Economic forces and human behaviour is what drives prices

15:25 - Point #8: The Australian market is not just one market

16:18 - Point #9: You can make money in a falling market

16:38 - Point #10: Some people will lose money in a rising market

18:49 - Point #11: Headlines will continue to be unreliable

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