GTIS Partners President on Commercial Real Estate

The video discusses the impact of rising federal rates on mortgage rates and the housing market. It highlights factors like stock market volatility, supply chain issues, and commodity prices affecting the market. Despite challenges, demand remains strong, especially in post-COVID scenarios with work-from-home trends. Businesses face mixed impacts, with some benefiting from higher margins but also dealing with supply chain delays. Future cost moderation is uncertain due to inflation and geopolitical factors. Geographical differences in investment opportunities are noted, with growth in Sunbelt regions and urban areas like New York seeing rent increases.

What are some factors affecting the housing market besides interest rates?

• Just supply chain issues

• Stock market volatility and supply chain issues

• Only interest rates

• None of the above

How has GTI managed to maintain better margins despite rising costs?

• By reducing workforce

• By increasing prices beyond cost increases

• By halting new projects

• By cutting down on quality

What is the expected trend for lumber prices according to the discussion?

• They will continue to rise indefinitely

• They have moderated and are expected to stabilize

• They will fluctuate unpredictably

• They will drop to pre-pandemic levels

Which regions are highlighted as growth markets in the discussion?

• Sunbelt regions like Phoenix and Denver

• Northeast and Midwest

• Pacific Northwest

• Only New York

What is the cost difference for moving from Los Angeles to Phoenix compared to the reverse?

• Costs are the same in both directions

• It's more expensive to move from Los Angeles to Phoenix

• It's cheaper to move from Phoenix to Los Angeles

• Moving costs are negligible