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About Jessica
Dr. Jessica Lautz's core research focuses on analyzing trends for both NAR members and housing consumers. Through the management of surveys, focus groups, and data analysis, she presents new and innovative ways to showcase results. Dr. Lautz discusses research findings in major media outlets and international presentations. In 2022, she was named an RISMedia Newsmaker in the Influencer category. In 2021, Dr. Lautz was named one of Housing Wire's Women of Influence. She received a Doctorate in real estate from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. Dr. Lautz also holds a Master's in public policy from American University and undergraduate degrees in political science and law and justice from Central Washington University
Jessica's Videos
Buyers and sellers have changed what they want in a home, how they use their home, how they search for a new home, and their relationship with the agent. The housing market has roared over the last two years, but now the changing economic environment has returned to some normalization. Buyers are facing ever-rising mortgage rates coupled with rising prices and have struggled to find the perfect home, finding creative ways to enter the market. Demographics have shifted and many potential buyers have been left out. How is everyone coping and what comes next?