August 2026 Real Estate Trends: Mortgage Rates, Creative Financing, and Cap Rates

Summary:

Host James Brown and a panel of real estate industry experts discuss major market shifts, including proposed portable mortgage legislation, declining affordability, and rising inventory levels. The panel explores tactical real estate strategies to help agents and investors navigate market headwinds, including seller financing, note investing, cost segregation tax strategies on new construction, and structuring win-win lease-option deals. The discussion provides practical advice for leveraging creative financing to maintain deal flow and expand client buying power.