Show Notes
In this insightful episode, Richard is joined by Anne Flaherty, an Economist at REA Group, to discuss the current landscape of the housing market in 2024. Anne shares her expertise on buyer insights and customer data, shedding light on emerging trends in prices, product types, and locations. We dive deep into the buyer journey, examining how timelines have shifted compared to previous years, and analyse the volume of buyer inquiries in light of recent economic changes. Anne also offers practi...
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