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US Residential Market Insight Q4 2024 Summary

Key Highlights

1. Macroeconomic Drivers: Prime US markets are expected to outperform due to anticipated lower mortgage rates, which should stimulate activity while boosting liquidity.
2. Current Market Conditions:
   • High inventory levels in prime markets like Manhattan contrast with subdued activity in luxury segments, partially attributed to elevated borrowing costs.
   • Cash buyers have dominated transactions, particularly in Manhattan (68% of deals in Q1 2024) and Orange County (10.4% price growth).
3. City-Specific Trends:
   • Miami: Emerges as a key Latin American real estate hub, attracting corporate relocations (e.g., Citadel to Miami) and facing supply-demand imbalances.
   • Dallas and Austin: Benefit from tax incentives and population growth, leading to increased demand and supply expansion.
   • Palm Beach & Hamptons: Show significant price growth but face inventory constraints, cooling sales slightly.
   • Aspen: Low inventory remains, especially in the $25M+ segment, supporting high values (67.3% price growth since 2020).
4. Trends in Luxury Development:
   • Developers are copying New York/LA models (full-service, branded residences) in rising cities like Miami and Aspen.
   • Demand favors faster-developed properties, making high-end assembly and delivery flats popular.

Currency Impact & Special Factors

• Currency adjustments (e.g., CHF, EUR, USD) influencing property values and international investors.
• Role of investment trends in shaping market dynamics, especially in previously underperforming hubs.

Market Outlook

• Short-term: Election-related volatility is minor; markets may stabilize further as rate repricing occurs.
• Medium-to-Long Term: Supply-capping growth in high-value cities will persist, highlighting demand-supply mismatches and regional specializations.

Note: Provides concise analysis of key trends, performance indicators, and potential investment focus areas based on Knight Frank's data and analysis from Q4 2024.