Lower Rates Lead to First Yearly Home Sales Rise Since 2021

Lower Rates Lead to First Yearly Home Sales Rise Since 2021

U.S. existing home sales rose in October, marking the first year-over-year increase since July 2021, as highlighted by The Wall Street Journal. This milestone was driven by a decline in mortgage rates, which dipped to a low of 6.08%, sparking buyer activity. The data...
Community Comes First: A Day with Habitat for Humanity

Community Comes First: A Day with Habitat for Humanity

On November 15, 2024, our team at Carpathian Capital Management had the privilege of partnering with Habitat for Humanity in their Heights Development project. Alongside fellow entrepreneurs, including Mark Scott, Dane Swenson, and our CEO Ian Colville, we joined...
Navigating Buyer Hesitancy: D.R. Horton’s Strategy

Navigating Buyer Hesitancy: D.R. Horton’s Strategy

D.R. Horton, the largest homebuilder in the U.S., faced a Q4 earnings miss and issued a softer-than-expected forecast for 2025, underscoring the impact of buyer hesitancy, rising interest rates, and broader economic uncertainty. Despite these headwinds, the company...