The real estate sector is shifting continually, and next year will also see tremendous change. Many real estate trends look promising, from eco-friendly living to the emergence of virtual reality as a way to sell homes. 2024 will see people and developers move towards more sustainable practices, which is the need of the hour.
Let’s take a look at some of the sector developments that are transforming the real estate market:
Sustainable living practices
“Sustainability” has evolved from a catchphrase into a whole philosophy. In 2024, homebuyers will prioritize properties with eco-friendly features and high energy efficiency. The demand for eco-friendly homes will rise as a result of this.
Sustainable architecture has the potential to lessen the negative effects of noise pollution, make indoor air quality better, and design places that are good for people and the planet.
An overwhelming majority of customers (81% worldwide) place a high value on businesses that work to enhance the environment, according to a new Nielsen poll. Green real estate development is becoming more known to corporations in today’s economic climate. As a result, agents will need to be aware of this trend to lead their prospects.
Suburban movement will increase
Many people have migrated to the suburbs from big cities as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, among other major cities, will most certainly recover after the United States officially exits the epidemic. However, people may continue to choose smaller towns over larger cities over the next three to five years.
The migration to the suburbs, spurred by the epidemic, will likely continue until at least 2025, according to some specialists in the field. Need and free will are the two driving forces behind the change. It is a matter of survival for those who are unable to afford to remain.
People looking for cheaper accommodation are relocating in search of smaller cities as a result of job losses. Finally, the suburbs are a desirable location because of the reduced tax burden and more affordable housing and rent. These places can be termed “middle neighborhoods” because they offer a little bit of the large city vibe to those who are leaving metropolitan centers.
Although single-family homes are the most common kind of dwelling in “middle neighborhoods,” these locations nevertheless include many of the amenities seen in larger cities, including access to public transit, high walkability scores, retail, and dining options.
Virtual reality tours
Virtual reality (VR) home tours are going to revolutionize the real estate market. Using virtual reality, real estate agents in 2024 will have a leg up. Their global reach will allow them to assist customers in exploring homes from any location.
Investing in real estate has never been easier than with virtual reality (VR) tours and augmented reality (AR) applications. According to estimates, the real estate industry will reap a whopping $2.6 billion by 2025 thanks to all things VR.
Imagine you are a real estate agent in New York City (USA), and a couple calls you about buying their first house. Because they don’t reside in the area, it’s difficult for them to personally view houses.
In a matter of seconds, you can put them in the homes of their dreams using virtual reality tours. Because of this, customers may have a realistic virtual tour of the property. With this technology, there’s no longer any need for buyers and sellers to waste time and money traveling to properties.
The house-buying process and the purchase of a property will soon revolve around it and will soon become the standard. Virtual reality tours are likely to see a surge in sales in the next several months.
Digital property scanning services are already seeing a significant uptick in demand from companies like Matterport. Any physical location may be transformed into a treasure trove of digital information with the help of this technology.
Decrease in the Rental Property Market
Real estate rentals in major cities, including homes and businesses, were down in 2020, in part because more and more people were moving to the suburbs. As more and more individuals in the largest cities want to buy homes, the demand for rental houses will continue to shrink. Those who cannot afford to do so will find other ways to save money or will fall late on their rent.
Last year, there was a spike in the number of young adults who opted out of apartment living and returned to living with their parents. For the first period since the Great Depression, most young adults (18–29) stayed at home with their parents in 2020, according to Pew Research.
With so many people leaving urban areas, the vacancy rate for apartments is at a record high, and rental costs are falling. In contrast to large cities, where rental vacancies are on the rise, smaller and medium-sized towns are seeing an increase in demand for rentals due to a shortage of available dwellings.
Rising home prices
The National Association of Realtors predicts a 2.6% increase in house prices in 2024.
There will be a lot of shifts in the real estate market in 2024. Rising house prices and persistent shortages in the housing inventory are the most talked-about upcoming developments in the real estate market.
The NAR also predicts a significant upturn in the property market, with house prices increasing by 2.6%. Multiple offers on houses are common as a result of the increased rivalry among purchasers caused by this increasing trend.
Rents and store occupancy are two more areas that are bound to feel the effects of price increases. Even if there is a housing crisis and local investors are struggling to find a profitable approach, the supply of homes still influences prices. The demand for and expense of housing is increasing, according to the data.
To Conclude:
Concluding our compilation, these are the significant ongoing real estate trends. With the increasing migration of individuals to suburban areas and their desire to acquire residential properties, it is anticipated that the prices of single-family houses will remain elevated while the availability of such properties will remain limited.
There has been an increase in interest rates for rental properties, and the borrowing rates will sustain the market for residential properties. Meanwhile, the rental property market in major cities will continue to decrease, presenting possibilities for real estate investors who are strategizing for the eventual revival of urban life after the epidemic.
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